1HappyHiker
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Sometimes I like to do a hike where I can just put myself into "2 heel drive" and do a straightforward hike with nothing fancy about it.
So, an out & back trek to Mt. Guyot through the "Land of the Z's" was a perfect fit for what I had in mind.
Of course, the term "Land of the Z's" is used because hiking to Guyot from the Zealand trailhead involves passing by Z-Pond, Z-Falls, Z-Hut, Z-Cliff, Z-Mountain . . . am I forgetting any?
Most everyone on this Forum has been to all Z-places named above, and so I won't bore you with a barrage of familiar snapshots. Shown below are just a few photos with a short comment about each.
The view toward Carrigain Notch from the Zeacliff viewpoint is one of my favorite views in the Whites.
And from that same location, the view of Whitewall Mountain is another favorite.
Come to think of it, I also like the view from that short bushwhack off the Twinway where the vista is somewhat similar, except Zeacliff Pond is in the foreground.
And then regarding Guyot, I like the view of this mountain as you approach it.
As far as views from this mountaintop, it's really tough to select a favorite since there are so many terrific vistas in all directions.
Don't know why exactly, but for me, one of the more interesting perspectives is the view toward South Twin.
There are just tons of stunning views into the vastness of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, like the one shown below. There's no way I could pick a favorite.
Oh! And talk about wilderness, by zooming in, I was able to get a fairly decent snapshot of Red Rock Pond which is remotely tucked away at the head of that large basin SW of the Twinway (between Guyot and South Twin).
And of course, while traveling through the "Land of the Z's", I had to make a stop to take in the view from Zealand Mountain. Here it is! Look familiar?!
During the course of the day, I did have one encounter with wildlife, but nothing quite as exciting as a moose or a bear. As I rounded a bend, I saw a grouse in the middle of the trail. I expected it to fly away, or perhaps go into attack mode. But none of those things happened. This attractive lady just slowly walked down the path in front of me for about a hundred feet, and then veered off into the woods. I assume she was merely leading me away from her chicks. Her attitude impressed me. It was very calm and matter of fact.
With all the hiker traffic on the Twinway, perhaps this has become just a boring routine for her!! Like, oh geez, here comes another one!!
1HappyHiker
So, an out & back trek to Mt. Guyot through the "Land of the Z's" was a perfect fit for what I had in mind.
Of course, the term "Land of the Z's" is used because hiking to Guyot from the Zealand trailhead involves passing by Z-Pond, Z-Falls, Z-Hut, Z-Cliff, Z-Mountain . . . am I forgetting any?
Most everyone on this Forum has been to all Z-places named above, and so I won't bore you with a barrage of familiar snapshots. Shown below are just a few photos with a short comment about each.
The view toward Carrigain Notch from the Zeacliff viewpoint is one of my favorite views in the Whites.
And from that same location, the view of Whitewall Mountain is another favorite.
Come to think of it, I also like the view from that short bushwhack off the Twinway where the vista is somewhat similar, except Zeacliff Pond is in the foreground.
And then regarding Guyot, I like the view of this mountain as you approach it.
As far as views from this mountaintop, it's really tough to select a favorite since there are so many terrific vistas in all directions.
Don't know why exactly, but for me, one of the more interesting perspectives is the view toward South Twin.
There are just tons of stunning views into the vastness of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, like the one shown below. There's no way I could pick a favorite.
Oh! And talk about wilderness, by zooming in, I was able to get a fairly decent snapshot of Red Rock Pond which is remotely tucked away at the head of that large basin SW of the Twinway (between Guyot and South Twin).
And of course, while traveling through the "Land of the Z's", I had to make a stop to take in the view from Zealand Mountain. Here it is! Look familiar?!
During the course of the day, I did have one encounter with wildlife, but nothing quite as exciting as a moose or a bear. As I rounded a bend, I saw a grouse in the middle of the trail. I expected it to fly away, or perhaps go into attack mode. But none of those things happened. This attractive lady just slowly walked down the path in front of me for about a hundred feet, and then veered off into the woods. I assume she was merely leading me away from her chicks. Her attitude impressed me. It was very calm and matter of fact.
With all the hiker traffic on the Twinway, perhaps this has become just a boring routine for her!! Like, oh geez, here comes another one!!
1HappyHiker
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