Vanderwhacker Mountain

No, everyone, this isn't Sophie, but a photo taken by David Harrison of another intrepid golden atop Vanderwhacker Mountain last year. I've got to check the Vanderwhacker trail since I haven't traveled it this season, and I've been waiting for a day without the threat of thunderstorms.

Inspiring photo, isn't it? The views atop Vanderwhacker are supposed to be spectacular, especially of the High Peaks to the north. And there's a fire tower to climb, offering an even more colossal panorama. Although the trail up Vanderwhacker is about 5.8 miles round trip, it's not a severely steep climb which most adults and older children in good shape will enjoy.