Bald Top section of Cross Rivendell Trail..and a bonus hill

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Well..better late than never I suppose.....I took this hike a couple weeks ago, on 4/29/12, and I enjoyed it so much that I thought I'd share my experience. I had hiked this trail a couple times before, but the first time I went the wrong way. This time I hiked from Bloodbrook Rd in Fairlee VT down to Lake Morey, and then to the center of town. Without further ado...

I enjoy this view at the trailhead

Wild strawberry already flowering

A friendly chipmunk

The trail opened up big time before the summit...really nice

Views from Bald Top are distant, but very nice...lots of prominent peaks to be seen...

Black Mtn

Franconia Ridge, Kinsmans, and the Hogsback?

Stinson Mtn

Moosilauke

Smarts Mtn

Cardigan

Part two of the trail next...plus a surprise waterfall that I did not know existed.

 

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Now, time to head down the trail towards Lake Morey..

A spring beauty

nice water flow

Nice hobblebush flower

View of Lake Morey, almost done the trail

I saw a side trail leading down to some "falls." Great I thought...time to check them out. I was surprised with just how beautiful they were. Next pics are of Glen Falls.

One more cascade further down

Lake Morey

I walked into the center of Fairlee, and still had some time. So I hiked up the Palisades trail (right name?) along I 91 and got a few pics.

CT River, and I think thats Ascutney way out there

I couldn't go the whole way because of Peregrine Falcon nesting. Still, this was a nice way to end the day.

Hope you liked!

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