Pinkham Notch

After bidding adieu to the POM’s and trudging back to camp, we made a pit stop at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Why, you ask? Because it’s the Appalachian Trail, baby! You can’t just pass that up!

We decided to give the Ellis River some company and took the Tuckerman Ravine Trail to the Crystal Cascade Falls. Then we scurried back down the trail, crossed Route 16, and followed the Ellis River downstream on the Lost Pond Trail. Did we mention it’s part of the Appalachian Trail? Beth was over the moon, stars, and a couple of constellations about hiking on this legendary path!

Our adventure took us past Lost Pond, and we meandered our way to Glen Ellis Falls. This route took us on the Lost Pond Trail to Wildcat Ridge Trail, where we entertained ourselves with some impromptu rock-hopping across the Ellis River. Who needs a gym when you have nature’s obstacle course!! Finally, we hit the Glen Ellis Trail, leading us to the stunning Glen Ellis Falls.

Was the hike worth it? Absolutely! Fun? You bet your hiking boots!

Sign along the trail about the Glen Ellis Falls reads: The Ellis River begins its downward flow from the eastern slopes of Mt. Washington (elevation 6288 ft). It joins the Saco River near Glen, NH which meanders through Maine to the Atlantic Ocean.Read more