Cardigan Mountain

More than one thing
   happens at a time
      and both are true,

new pale leaves
   inch-worm-green
      glow like neon against dark pine

a bench
   with no one on it
      sits lonely by the pond

warm drops of rain
   quiet the leaves
      beneath my steps

my heart aches
   while spring peepers
      fill the night in a blanket of song

It is a comfort to know,
   for now at least,
      I don't have to understand.


     AMC Spring Hiking Program, Cardigan Mountain, 5.19.18





Hike level: Easy-Difficult
Location: Alexandria, NH
Driving distance from Boston: About 2.25 hours
Cost: FREE to hike; for accommodations stay at the AMC Cardigan Lodge
Description: 5,655 acres, 50 miles of trails (ranging from 1 mile loops to 10+ mile loops with several summits). More than one path leads to Mount Cardigan's 3,121-foot treeless summit with panoramic views.

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