August 1, 2014 Bradbury Mountain

Woke up to partly sunny skies and dampness. The trail maps are great(I had printed them off from home) with lengths and descriptions. As we started on the trails we realized that all junctions are signposted with a number on the map. Sweetness!  This should be so much less frustrating than Bear Brook yesterday.

But alas, I spoke too soon. I sort of complained about the big roots from the big trees in New Hampshire, they are minuscule compared to the arteries of roots. Add to that rocks and muddy bogs and you have the recipe for massive frustration. Though the trails wove through the trees with tight corners, there was no fast flow. How could there be when you are bounced off roots , rocks and occasionally even trees, but maybe that's just me?

I believe that these trails are fun, in their own way, but they weren't for me today. We managed about 10 miles on the East side only. I'll save the West side to the summit of Bradbury mountain for hiking tomorrow.

So the afternoon was spent on the "beach" Maine style. 

And an evening of fresh lobster and steamed clams.