Almost a year since my last hike. Life sure did get in the way of my fun time.
This is a nice little hike with some very impressive views up the Johns Brook valley. It's not a high peak at 2762 ft., but it is a rewarding hike.
The trail starts at the parking lot south of Noonmark Diner off route 73 and begins on the flat skirting a small pond. From there is a gradual climb through pines and then hardwoods. From the junction to hedgehog Mt it is a short hike to the open ledge of HedgeHog.
I've done this hike twice. I didn't even know about it until I had hiked it with Snickers and Bushwhacker one day (Thank you!). It is a nice little gem deep in the High peaks, nestled near Johns Brook Lodge. If you find yourself in the area and realize you just don't feel like a high peak but want to hike something, this would be that hike.
It's a little hike to get to, to begin with. From the garden parking lot, it's about 3 miles to Johns Brook Lodge. From there it's a short jaunt of about .5 miles, off the Ore Bed trail.
There are a few steep sections that can be tricky in the summer, but it is short-lived before it turns into a short ridge walk to the summit that offers limited views of Armstrong/Upper Wold Jaw mountains.
The first...
1 lbs rhubarb.
1 cup white sugar.
1, 3oz pkg of strawberry jello.
1 yellow cake mix,
1 cup water.
1/4 cup melted butter.
9X13 greased pan.
Rhubarb on bottom of pan.
Sprinkle sugar over rhubarb, then jello, then cake mix.
Pour water and butter over everything.
Do not stir.
Bake 350 degrees 45-50 minutes.
1 cup Dr. Pepper.
1/4 cup oil.
2 tbsp McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning.
2 tbs Worcestershire or soy sauce.
1 1/2 lbs boneless beef sirloin, flank, or skirt steak.
Refrigerate 1hour or longer.
Grill to desired.
1 tbs olive oil.
1 small onion.
2 large celery stalks.
saute until onions are clear.
1 can chicken broth.
1 can cannellini beans rinsed/drained.
1 can tomatoes.
2 garlic cloves.
1 tsp sugar.
Salt and pepper to taste.
1/2 cup Ditalini (pasta).
After the soup is good and cooked add 1 pkg of frozen chopped spinach.
Heat until hot again.
When Mom makes this she doubles everything so she has leftovers.