Views NOT from the top of Green's Cliff (10-Oct-2010)

[1HappyHiker]

Although it doesn't always work out this way, sometimes a big return can be reaped on a very small investment. Recently, I did a very small hike (less than 2 miles round-trip), and it yielded what I felt was a big return in terms of views.

This trek began at the Sawyer River Rd trailhead for the Sawyer Pond Trail. After hiking on-trail for about 0.3 mile, I launched a very mild-mannered bushwhack (about 0.6 mile one-way). This whack involved trekking through some beautiful open hardwoods. It was almost more like a walk in the park than a bushwhack.

My destination was a viewpoint low down (around 2,350 ft) on the ENE end of Green's Cliff (not to be confused with Green's Ledge in the Kilkenny area). From previous experience, I knew that it wasn't necessary to go all the way to the high point on Green's Cliff in order to get views. However, I had never attempted to get views from this low down on the ridge.

Shown below are a few snapshots taken from my "low-down" destination on Green's Cliff.

(Zoomed) Sawyer Pond, Mt Tremont, Owls Cliff

Same scene as above, but NOT ZOOMED

(Zoomed) Mt Chocorua in background with tiny Birch Hill in foreground

Same scene as above, but NOT ZOOMED

Stairs Mountain and Mt Resolution

Okay, this next snapshot was NOT taken from my perch low down on Green's Cliff! It was taken on the way to the Sawyer River Road trailhead. I couldn't resist snapping this rather touristy photo of the first significant snow-cap atop Mt. Washington for this season.

1HappyHiker

 

[Jimmy Legs and Little D]

Views From Down Below

You photos are nicely framed, crisp and clear; especially since I recently had cataract surgury in my right eye. I never grow tired of photos of the Mount Washington Hotel with Mt. Washington in the background. What a treat to have snow on the summit (of Mt. Washington) this early in the season.

Mike

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Astounding!

Great as always, John! From the summit of Tremont I've looked at the opposite view and wondered what the view would be like from Green's Cliff. I should have known I could rely on you!

KDT

 

[grouseking]

So cool John! I am beginning to realize I like low viewpoints more than the high ones. I like to see things towering above me and the vistas look more sweeping. GOod stuff. If I lived in the Whites, I would prob bushwhack as much as you do. Keep it coming!

 

[1HappyHiker]

You photos are nicely framed, crisp and clear; especially since I recently had cataract surgury in my right eye.

Mike

Thanks Mike for the nice comments. It sounds like you had a successful cataract surgery, which is wonderful news!

Great as always, John! From the summit of Tremont I've looked at the opposite view and wondered what the view would be like from Green's Cliff. I should have known I could rely on you!

Kevin, thanks for your reply. It's funny you should mention looking at the opposite view from Tremont and wondering what the view would be from Green's Cliff. I had the very same thought a few weeks ago while sitting atop Tremont. While I was there, I saw some lower ledges that looked like they should be easily accessible and would have a nice view toward Tremont and Owl's Cliff. Ever since then, I've had in the back of my mind to try accessing one of those lower ledges when the opportunity presented itself.

So cool John! I am beginning to realize I like low viewpoints more than the high ones. I like to see things towering above me and the vistas look more sweeping. GOod stuff. If I lived in the Whites, I would prob bushwhack as much as you do. Keep it coming!

Phil, I'm absolutely certain that if you lived here in the Whites that you'd be bushwhacking a lot! Your enthusiasm for exploring is very evident, and quite refreshing!

Regarding your comment about liking low viewpoints, I agree that they definitely have their appeal, and I like them too. And, although I was pleased with the views I got from the lower-level of Green's Cliff, I know from previous experience that there is an advantage to climbing a bit higher. The photo below shows a "through the trees" view of Carrigain Notch that I got a few years ago while en route to the top of Green's Cliff. On this most recent trek, I wasn't high enough to get this type of view.

 

[forestgnome]

Thanks, John...great pics and TR, as usual

 

[mtruman]

In this case lower was definitely better! Very nice views John.

 

[Maddy]

Very beautiful!
It's no wonder you are 1 Happy Hiker!!!

 

[1HappyHiker]

Thank You!

Thanks, John...great pics and TR, as usual

In this case lower was definitely better! Very nice views John.

Very beautiful!
It's no wonder you are 1 Happy Hiker!!!

Patrick, Mark, and Maddy: A BIG thank you to each of you for your nice words!