I have been staying local lately. A Tamworth friend, who had previously “red-lined” all the trails in the AMC White Mountain Guide is also staying local. She decided to “brown-line” all the dirt roads in Tamworth, and I have been going along. I have seen some new places and enjoyed the camaraderie.
Anyway, the hike below happened in early June, 2016. Please join me on one of my all-time favorite trails in the White Mountains on a warm and green early summer day.
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