“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.” — Elliott Erwitt

Some photos from hikes.

Sunday, 11/13/2022: Posted photo — Groot.

Saw Groot today on Old Indian Trail on Wachusett Mountain. He was just greeting hikers as they passed.

Monday, 11/14/2022: Posted photo — Friends.

My son with one of his friends from college, who is now his cousin-in-law.

Tuesday, 11/15/2022: Posted photo — Trail Marker.

Before there were signs to mark the trails, people carved the trail names in rock. This is the trail marker for Old Indian Trail. I just wonder how long it took for someone to mark the trail.

Wednesday, 11/16/2022: Posted photo — USGS Markers.

Benchmarks (survey marks, survey monuments, or geodetic marks) are objects placed to indicate key survey points along the Earth’s surface. They are used primarily in geodetic and land surveying. Informally, such marks are referred to as benchmarks, although strictly speaking the term “benchmark” is used to indicate elevation.

Reference marks point to benchmarks. People get them confused sometimes sing the benchmark is a pin or some other object that is difficult to see in some conditions.

Thursday, 11/17/2022: Posted photo — Summit Sign.

The sign that indicates the summit of Wachusett Mountain. Even though the mountain is not very tall, it should not be taken for granted. Many people had to be rescued or get lost on the mountain. The mountain was over 20,000 feet tall when it was young.

Friday, 11/18/2022: Post photo — Mount Monadnock.

Monadnock State Park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. Mount Monadnock. The park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. In 1987, Mount Monadnock was designated a National Natural Landmark. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities.

Monadnock is often claimed to be the second-most frequently climbed mountain in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Monadnock is climbed by 125,000 hikers yearly, while Mount Fuji sees 200,000-300,000 hikers yearly.

This is the view of Mount Monadnock from the summit and from North Road.

Saturday, 11/19/2022: Post photo — Graffiti.

Some photo of old graffiti on the mountain.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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