Krummholz
These stunted trees exist mostly above treeline. Krummholz can be over a hundred years old, and, if these trees were in the valley, they might be over fifty feet high. But above treeline, they are only a few feet tall.
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Bear Mountain: Appalachian Trail / Paradise Lane Loop - Conifer Path This section of the trail passes between trees so low as to be similar to the krummholz found in more alpine environments. See also… 6/29/2003 |
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Newgate North - Outlook Rock Ledge This outlook features a large ledge, possibly rounded by glacial action. The rock is typical Connecticut traprock, a basalt. This is a nice place for a rest stop. See also… 4/18/2002 |
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Lonesome Lake - Broomsticked Trees These trees are affected by the weather to be "broomsticked", like an old style broom. See also… 7/23/2002 |
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Imp Face Trail Loop - Closeup Of Mt. Madison from Imp Face This closeup of Mt. Madison shows the patterns of krummholz, the shattered alpine rock, blowdowns in the forest, and even a trail - the Daniel Webster Trail. Because of the intense haze on that day, this photo has been extensively processed. See also… 8/1/2001 |
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Glen Boulder Trail - Other Ridges Today is hot and humid - and even above treeline on the Glen Boulder Trail, it shows in the haze between us and the ridges and in the vertical development of the clouds. The next ridge is the south edge of the Gulf of Slides, followed by Boott Spur. The most distant ridge may be the Osgood, which meets up with Mount Madison. See also…
8/1/2001 |
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