Goose Pond Hike

This past weekend in Keene I decided to go on another hike. I wanted to find a spot close to campus that I haven't visited yet. The goose pond loop stretches around the pond for 2.1 miles and is a lovely trail to walk your dog or just get outside. On Saturday morning I packed a bag and began my adventure to hopefully see some cool new things. All the snow on the roads and sidewalks were melted but as i began my like i saw that there was still a layer of snow on the ground of the woods. I figured this was because the sun had a harder time reaching it. The trail was very uphill at the start but then began to level out I neared the pond. I heard water rushing and found a little river flowing from the pond, I wanted to follow it and see where it lead. It was 30 degrees out but the wind made it feel like it was much colder. The main trail is very open which is good for walking but if you like to get off the path there are plenty of smaller trails off the main one that are thicker with plant life and harder to maneuver. This reminded me of a Kellehers Pond in Beverly, there is a path around the pond that is similar and the foliage and species of trees are mostly the same. Just like on the other hikes I have taken this year I feel a sense of freedom where I can forget about all my problems and stresses. I look forward to finding more places.

This hike reminded me of the Biome Project Professor Burchsted had us do in class based on our endangered species. Although I was in the marine Biome, what I was seeing today was part of the temperate deciduous forest. New Hampshire is known for its large wooded areas much more so than my home in Massachusetts. The land is covered in trees and other plants while back home I see much more concrete. I found this trail more appealing than the others back home because these woods feel more real if that makes sense. I don't get to experience raw nature back home to the extent I do up here.