As we hike towards Monroe we look back toward Franklin and the valley below. The day was bright but the camera could not capture the many shades of green below us.

The cog railroad built in 1869 takes tourists up Mt. Washington. 

Deborah, Kate and Jordan hike ahead on Crawford Path. 

We reach Crawford path and begin our ridge trek to Monroe.  

For good reason these Forest Service signs are posted at tree line in the Presidentials. (Sign is yellow and Kate is blonde) 

Literally minutes later the clouds lift. 

Almost at tree line we are still in the clouds. Yet the forecast is for a sunny day and so we move on.