Mt Israel

Mt Israel today for the NH 52 With a View list. I'm grateful for all these lists, as it introduces me to trails and mountains that I'd otherwise know nothing about. I did an out and back on the Wentworth Trail, which packs a nice little punch but with massive reward. It was an overcast day, but that just made the colors of the view pop even more. The trail starts behind the Mead Base Conservation Center and begins moderately. I had read quite a few reports that make it seem this trail is always a little damp. It was a little wetter than I anticipated, but nothing crazy. Just had to watch out on some of the mossy rocks as it was a little slippery. It gets rather technical with some boulders as you climb. You get a peek at the view just at a time when you need the reminder of why we do this. Once you reach the ridge it levels out and you pass through some lovely forest with pine footing before reaching slabs and then the views just open up in front of you. This was one of my favorite views yet of all the hikes I have done. I didn't want to leave the summit. I had it to myself which made it even more special. It started to rain slightly as I headed back down and I passed a crew who were doing some trail maintenance. This is a must do hike. 

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