#littlehellgatefalls

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SMALL LOGGING OPERATIONS ONGOING

We encountered a lot of logging this year, much of it on or near the trails. I’m not sure why. I’ve made calls to find out more but have yet to speak with anyone about the trails. The Johnson Preserve in downtown Pittsburg has experienced logging, as well as The Falls in the River Trail, which is part of the Cohos Trail system. 

The trail keepers do heroic work, and have rerouted trails thus far. They have given us access to some of the most beautiful and wild places you can find in the North Country. The work is hard and takes a toll, and yet they volunteer their time and energies. My family and I are extremely grateful for their gift of this trail system. 

This small logging operation was at the trail head to Little Hellgate Falls. We simply walked around this operation and set off into the woods. 

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THE ENCHANTED FOREST

There are two Little Hellgate Falls trails, running parallel to each other on each side of the river. These are two of our favorite trails because they take us into some of the most lush and gorgeous woodlands in the region. We never see another soul. And it’s as if you are walking on clouds. The soft, fragrant earth, the bed of pine needles and the moss all make this hike to the falls really special. 

Trail builders and those who maintain the trails are angels, bringing great joy to anyone who longs for total immersion in nature. We always send up lots of thank yous of appreciation whenever we come and find the welcoming trails.

Above: Here’s where we stop for lunch.

And here’s the scariest thing we saw on our hike to Little Hellgate Falls.