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Porcupine Hill & Potter SanctuaryHolden, MAMarch 12th, 2016 |
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With spring break actually accompanied by spring-like weather for a change, the six of us set out to explore this nearby
destination which our club had never before visited. Trails skillfully blazed by the White Oak Land
Conservation Society looped across the Porcupine Hill summit in figure eight patterns, with twists and turns and ups and
downs aplenty, giving us a sensation of being one with nature, rather than simply passing through it. Our handy trail map
ensured that we followed every single loop and didn't miss a thing.
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The narrow, winding trails passes through a vast sea of mountain laurel, one of the thickest we'd ever encountered. 
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On the ground, patches of thick moss draw our attention as well.
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Approaching the top of Procupine Hill, we encounter a number of rocky outcrops, some covered in lichen like these.
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Above our heads, the still bare trees on the Porcupine Hill summit allow plenty of sunshine to filter through.
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Asnebmumskit Pond came into view as we hiked the Newton Trail through Potter Sanctuary. We deviate slightly from the trail to check out the pond's edge. 
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With the stalks along the pond's edge flexing in the breeze and the sounds of water splashing against the rocks and wind rushing through the trees, we relaxed at the pond's edge for a little while to enjoy the peaceful scene. |
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