The climb up Phelps was steady but not too technically difficult. It opens up to some nice ledges on the summit which provide these great vistas. I was up by 9:30 am so things were ticking along well. I had a snack and a little drink and then headed down and off towards Tabletop. Started to run into the crowds as I headed down and the Van Hovenburg trail was a bit of a zoo. Lots of folks headed to Marcy today.
The climb up Tabletop was steep but short (and really quiet). Very eroded and a lot of roots exposed. Not sure that bodes well for the trail. I would guess that the trees along the trail - roots washed from the soil will come down easily in winter storms leaving more and more blowdown to be cleared.... causing more erosion, causing more blowdown.... a bit of a vicious cycle.
The Tabletop summit was unremarkable. Mostly in the trees although there was a little view over to the Johns Brook valley beyond the top. I spent a few minutes here and then headed off to Indian Falls for lunch.
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On a not-so private road to the woods
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