Location: Woodsville, New Hampshire
Date: 2/20/22, 2/24/22
Tucked away just north of Woodsville is the Lone Oak Trail, maintained by the Upper Valley Land Trust. While short, this moderate trail features a bit of elevation, making it steep in places (particularly as you reach the summit). It’s definitely worth the effort, though, as you can see from the view. I had a crampon blow out on this one, so actually had to make a couple of runs at it before getting to the top.
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- The trail is easy to find, and offers limited parking at the trailhead.
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- Trail is well-marked.
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- The last third is of the Lone Oak Trail is fairly steep.
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- Several staircases built into the trail can become frozen waterfalls; crampons are a must.
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- The same staircase four days later. It’s amazing what a difference a couple of 50 degree days can make.
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- The view of Woodsville from the top.
Drabbles are 100 word stories, and more challenging than they might seem. Much like a poem, every word counts in this form, and it’s not only a fun form to play around with, but also a good writing exercise in general.
Contract’s signed, time to share. A huge thank you to Black Ink Fiction for accepting my short story, “Truce,” for publication in an upcoming issue. More info coming when I get a date…