Hiking the AT South off East B Hill Road in Andover.

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Just outside of Andover the Appalachian Trail crosses a back road names East B Hill. Ii'd hiked the trail north from East B but never ventured south. Duh. The water falls, even when the water is low, are wonderful. And the pools, as Bailey would attest, are enticing. Just goes to show that there's lots to see near the old home town. Thanks to Patrick Hurley for pointing the way! 

The AT weaves through great pine forests and has spots where it goes 1/4 mile above the stream. It's a fun hike that reminds me of the Long Trail in Vermont and the Wright Trail just over the mountains in Newry.

We need some rain. 

I pictured many a thru hiker swimming in this pool just off the AT.
Imagine how good that felt after many miles on the trail.
Notice the falls up above. I would have climbed higher but there's a root
system, that looked slippery. I'm not taking any chances before our journey.  

Loved the moss on this section of the stream. 

Not the white blaze--the AT marker.  

Look close--you can see the Berner's butt as he waddles into the water. 

The moss in this shot is striking--the pictures doesn't do it justice. 

Another great pool. 

Pondering life on the trail. We're at 213 hikes for the past 12 months (some were wicked quickies) and we're about to start this summer's journey to hike ski areas.