- Day: 128
- Start: 1766.8
- End: 1781.3
- Miles: 14.6
- Hours: 8
- High temp: 76
- Low temp: 60
- Thru Hikers met: 9
View from Lambert Ridge of southeastern New Hampshire
On the trail by 0545 hrs this morning. Got a climb ahead of me to Smarts Mountain, ele. 3236'. My climb starts in just a short distance from our campsite. I get to an overlook with Smarts Mountain as the main view. I can see the fire tower on top form this location.
Smarts Mountain
A huge summer storm has left a muddy trail in many places.
We are all so tired the mud
The top is covered with trees, but there is a fire tower that is accessible. I climb the tower and push open a wooden door in the floor of the tower. Once in the tower the door shuts becoming a part of the floor.
Views from Smarts Mountain fire tower
There is a nice shelter close to the tower. This one looks like a nice little house.
Smarts Mountain Shelter
Now a descend then another climb up Mount Cube, ele. 2909'.
Jacob's Brook
I cross Jacob's Brook then start my ascent to Mount Cube.
There is a nice view to the west from the summit.
Mount Cube view with me in it
After descending I reach route NH 25A. I've got 10 more miles to hike to make the hostel tonight. I check my time and calculate I'll arrive around 2000 hrs., much alter than I would like. I decide to ask for a ride. Detour and Izzy arrive and join me in asking. They are a pleasant couple I met at the Yellow Deli. Thankfully we secure a ride to the hostel and on the way we stop for ice cream at Moose Scoops in Warren. I'm tired so this hostel is a blessing. A hot shower, clean clothes and some food from the local deli. A good end to a good day.
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