5-23-2020-Parsons-South Moat
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Looking out over North Conway from South Moat. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)

I’m glad I climbed South Moat Mountain (2,770 feet) on a beautiful Tuesday this week, instead of Memorial Day weekend. I only met five people on the trail. There were no bugs to speak of. I had the windless summit to myself for an hour, and met two ascending women, who I had passed earlier, just below the summit on my way down.

I stepped 6 feet off the trail to let them pass. I haven’t been bringing a mask on hikes so far, but think I’ll keep one around my neck from now on, and put it up for passing. Especially on busy trails. Lately, a few hikers have extended that courtesy for me on trails.

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