The trailhead for Valley Way at Appalachia.
Heading up toward Mount Madison on the Valley Way Trail.
A split in the trail. Continue on the Valley Way Trail.
A steep, rocky section of the trail.
Mossy old-growth forest surrounds you as you churn through the dirt and trees.
The Madison Spring Hut appears above the treeline.
The rocky scramble to the top of Mount Madison.
A well-made staircase of rocks is a nice break on the climb to the Airline/Gulfside Trail.
A trail sign reminds you of the long road ahead to Mount Washington.
Looking down on Mount Madison from the top of Mount Adams.
Looking toward Mount Jefferson from the rocky slopes below Mount Adams.
Israel Ridge Path leads toward the RMC Perch Shelter, far below the summit of Mount Jefferson.
The trailhead for the summit of Mount Jefferson, and the continuation of the traverse.
Wonderful views are frequent as soon as you break the treeline. Mount Washington's weather station proudly caps its summit.
A well-made smooth rock path connects Mount Clay and Mount Washington.
Mount Adams seems unbelievably far away from the slopes of Mount Washington.
Descending Mount Washington toward the lakes of the Clouds Hut.
Crawford Path continues past Mount Monroe toward Mount Franklin.
The trail to Mount Eisenhower is clear from Mount Franklin.
The woods once again consume you after descending Mount Pierce.
A plaque denotes the historic significance of the Crawford Path.
Photo Date: 
08/14/2017