New England Trail Review

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The types of landforms you will encounter on your hike.

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Alpine
Low bushes and plants line the rocky trail with a red-clad figure in the distance against the brilliant blue sky.
Low bushes, lichens, small plants and rocks in a harsh weather climate.

Such as…

...Krummholz
...Alpine Flowers and Plants
 

Forest
Erosion exposes a network of roots on the headwall portion of the Imp Face Trail.
Leafy or evergreen trees taller than you are.

Such as…

...Imp Face Loop
...Special Trees
 

Lake or Pond
A Great Blue Heron wades at the edge of the tannin-brown pond with a slough of driftwood to the left and trees behind.
Any size of standing water (except puddles).

Such as…

...Directissima / Glen Boulder / Lost Pond Loop
...Lost Pond Trail - 2001
 

Ridge
An experimental windmill rises on the left, counterpointing the peak to the right.
An edge between valley and summit or betwen summits.

Such as…

...Peak Mountain - Metacomet Trail
...Mount Tom - Metacomet / Monadnock Ridge
 

Streams and Rivers
Sue crosses the tan granite rocks that fill the icy clear river. Trees line the shore behind her.
Moving water of all kinds

Such as…

...Great Gulf Trail To Clam Rock
...Nancy Cascades
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