Brigid and a friend hiked Silver Lake Mountain with me over the holiday weekend.

This little 1-mile climb with striking views of Silver Lake and Taylor Pond is a perfect hike for a busy weekend when traffic in the High Peaks is so intense that some trailheads were temporarily moved.

More musings on the trail later in the week.

Friends Eniola and Brigid gulp some water halfway up the first climb at Silver Lake Mountain.

Friends Brigid and Eniola taking a break at a favorite photo-op spot on the Silver Lake Mountain trail.

Snacking at the top of Silver Lake Mountain.

Snacking at the top of Silver Lake Mountain.

Brigid studies the trailhead logbook as Eniola looks on. She is checking the “out” box as we head for the car.