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Glen Ellis Falls – 7/15/23

On July 16, 2023

Location: Jackson, NH

Date: 7/15/23

A couple of shots from Glen Ellis Falls. Nice short hike down to the falls, although you will run into a fair amount of stairs if you wish to get to the bottom of the falls (highly recommended, if only for the mist factor).

: From above… the world just seems to disappear.

: There are a couple of observation points at the bottom. This is from the lowest one.

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1/31/23 Hiking Down Quechee Gorge

By richgray

On January 31, 2023

In Photos

Location: Quechee, Vermont

Date: 01/31/23

This certainly isn’t a long or arduous hike: maybe a mile overall, more if you explore some of the other trails here. The hike down to the bottom of the gorge is around a half-mile, and just over 150 feet down. The trail runs along the river, and there is a fence protecting you from a fall (which will likely be lethal). Well traveled on weekends in the winter (I would imagine… I had the place to myself on a Tuesday, but it was cold), and pretty icy.

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: Bridge crossing the gorge (Route 4)

: The trail leading down to the bottom of Quechee Gorge. Note the fence.

: Bottom of the gorge. You can kayak up to this point in the summer from the North Hartland Dam.

: Bottom of the gorge with thick ice.

: Top of the gorge. Way too many flowers along this bridge.

Connecticut River – Last Kayak of the Season (?)

By richgray

On November 22, 2022

In Photos

Location: Woodsville, NH

Date: 11/11/22

Pretty much the last day of the season for it, unless it gets warmer sometime soon (it’s the 22nd now, and I think we had lows in the single digits a couple of nights ago). All the boats are now bedded down, but never say never. I’m really tempted to bring one up to Maine over Thanksgiving. 🙂

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White Mountains in New Hampshire, 10/1/22

By richgray

On October 2, 2022

In Photos

Locations: White Mountains, NH

Date: 9/30/22-10/1/22

A few shots from various locations in the White Mountains. Foliage still seems a bit early, but it’s looking nice out there, particularly the further north and higher up you get. First, a panoramic shot of the Omni Mount Washington, which is sooooooo wide I’m not sure how useful it is, but it’s kind of cool. You should be able to click on it to make it full-sized.

And a few random shots:

: The Willy House in Hart’s Location, Crawford Notch.

: Looking up the river (dammed in the summer) at The Willy House. Plus duck.

: Beaver Pond in North Woodstock, NH.

: Kayaking on Profile Lake in Franconia, NH.

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Ripley Falls Winter Hiking, 04/06/22

By richgray

On April 6, 2022

In Photos

Location: Hart’s Location, NH

Date: 4/6/22

They list it as a moderate hike, but honestly, there isn’t much in the way of difficulty here. It’s probably best to avoid it after a snowfall, as a section of it runs right along a steep ridge (the AllTrails comment about a ski pole going right through and finding air gave me some pause). Very short – one mile out and back – but the falls definitely makes it worth it. The whole area out on the Crawford Notch Rd. (before you hit Attitash) is gorgeous, with many trails and trailheads.

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: Tracks at the start of the trail.

: These are just off a parking area, which you might have to hike into in the winter (short).

: Looking in the other direction at the trailhead.

: Spots can be icy, so crampons recommended.

: Ripley Falls trail.

: A bit of small stream fording in the winter – not sure if it runs in the summer.

: Ripley Falls

: Ripley Falls

: Willey Station

: Across the road from Willey Station.

: Same shot, but looking along the range more. I think they shut the dam and flood this area in the summer, but I only seem to hit in the winter time.

Hiking the Flume Gorge, 3/26/22

By richgray

On March 26, 2022

In Photos

Location: Lincoln, NH

Date: 3/26/22

Heavily trafficked in the summer (and fairly expensive to get in), the Flume Gorge is incredible in the winter. Definitely a must-hit if you find yourself in the Franconia corridor in the winter (crampons are a must, however). A bit late in the season, but the snow pack was still lighter than it usually is in late March.

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The Birds – Vermont Version

By richgray

On November 14, 2021

In Videos

The Birds – snippet of a recent kayaking trip on the Waits River, Bradford, Vermont (full version is here). Gives Hitchcock a bit of a run for his money.

See the full video here.

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Stray Vermont foliage pictures 2021

By richgray

On October 31, 2021

In Photos

I actually got out a bit this year and experienced the yearly local phenom, foliage. I usually had the GoPro with me, but I did manage to snag a few decent pictures locally with my Nikon. As always, feel free to use these non-commercially as you wish so long as you link back to my homepage, www.rwaynegray.com. Thanks!

Beaver Pond

Taken at the top of the Lost River Road in NH’s White Mountains.

Boulder Beach

Groton, Vermont’s Boulder Beach may be cold for swimming come October, but the foliage is gorgeous.

Connecticut River, Woodsville, New Hampshire 10/15/21

By richgray

On October 15, 2021

In Photos, Videos

Kayaking the Connecticut River in Woodsville, New Hampshire, from the boat launch up to the narrows. Nice look at the Woodsville Covered Bridge.

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Kayaking on the Waits River, Bradford, Vermont 9/13/21

By richgray

On September 11, 2021

In Photos, Videos

Kayaking the “affluence” in Bradford, Vermont. It’s basically where the Waits River meets the Connecticut River. Great location for bird watching in the summer, with ducks, heron. I’ve even seen a deer here midday (I have a picture somewhere, will upload it eventually). Mid-September is a bit late in the season, but still a great kayak with channels and a nice Hitchcock moment about halfway through.

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Beaver Pond

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