Oak Hill Washington, N.H.

We had a chance to head up to our friends house in Washington NH  and stretch our legs prior to what would prove to be a major snow dump at our house. It was a quick visit and we wanted to catch a quick hike in the area.

Oak hill is a small peak along the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway which runs through the town of Washington.

Interestingly the top of the mountain actually has some Oak trees. Yes this is unusual as hardwoods have been logged in the area since the 1700's. 

The top of the mountain is in a regrowth phase with evidence of logging everywhere. In this area, small pines and firs sprout up quickly and provide super dense bird cover and winter browse for moose. 

Ice was in full bloom along the trail as we climbed.

Many trail egresses in the area are the result of partnerships with private landowners. This section of the trail crossed private property in many sections. These partnerships are amazing and of course fragile. If you hike areas such as these, stay on the trail, leave the place better than you found it, and thank the landowner if you see them!  More about the Greenway can be found here:

http://www.msgtc.org/about/

As we hiked along we really started to notice some really interesting things like this pattern of woodpecker holes running up a tree. 

Guessing this type of woodpecker may be the one responsible. But who knows!

We bombed along taking in the sights and before we knew it we were at the top!

Yup conquered that 1900 footer!

All in all good time visiting friends sharing food, stories, and hiking.