A waterfall along the Kinsman Pond Trail
Veering off the AT and onto the Kinsman Pond Trail, the wilderness quickly regained control of the trail. Gone was the wide and well maintained foot path. It was replaced with a modest path that gradually became steeper as you ascended.
A short ways after the ascent began to get steep, one can make out a Waterfall from the trail. Descending a fairly steep and well trodden foot path through the woods, one comes to the scene pictured at the left. Yet another modest waterfall in an amphitheater that dives into a round, inviting pool of water! Very Nice! This was the final appearance of this trendy trail feature. Onward to the Pond!
After the Waterfall, The Kinsman Pond trail starts it's steepest ascent. The Lush Green forest further encloses the trail, as the well trodden dirt footpath transforms into wet, mossy, green rocks making for a slippery ascent.
I continued to pound trail at an aggressive pace. Knowing that I had stalled and savored the Rock Slabs, Waterfalls, and finer areas of the Cascade Brook... I knew I had a lot of time to make up if I wanted the full loop completed before night fall. Unfortunately, the hare only made himself more tired as the noon time sun began it's oppressive hold over the Summer air.
