An easy walk in the woods near Squam Lake, NH

Christine and I and 8 others staying at Camp Deerwood in Holderness, NH braved the rain and cool temperature on Saturday morning, Sept. 15th, to do a nice walk in the woods--the Crawford Ridgepole Trail. Despite the rain, the trail was fairly solid underfoot, with few rocks or roots causing it to be slippery. In fact, it was a very easy walk, with a nice, level grade. Virtually no elevation gain. It is entirely in the woods, with only one view of Squam Lake (see photo). Our walk took a little more than 5 hours. Thanks to AMC leaders Herb Kingsbury and Dave Forman.

~5 miles. <500 foot elevation gain
Summit: Mt. Morgan = 2,220 foot (not attained)
Route: Old Mountain Road to Crawford Ridgepole Trail to Mt. Morgan Trail (ending at Route 113)