Popular resorts, and how to reach them . ke, near theProfile House, is also one of the points of interest. The ascent of ^[t. LafaiicJtc is made from here, and is scarcely less in-teresting than that of ]\It. Washington, although much more difficult andfatiguing, as it must be done on horseback, unless the tourist is a goodpedestrian. This locality can also be visited with a quarter-part thestage-coach ride by keeping the cars to Littleton. Resuming ourseats in the cars at Plymouth, the train for twenty miles continues upthe valley of Bakers River. There is nothing striking in the scenery; 50
Popular resorts, and how to reach them . ke, near theProfile House, is also one of the points of interest. The ascent of ^[t. LafaiicJtc is made from here, and is scarcely less in-teresting than that of ]\It. Washington, although much more difficult andfatiguing, as it must be done on horseback, unless the tourist is a goodpedestrian. This locality can also be visited with a quarter-part thestage-coach ride by keeping the cars to Littleton. Resuming ourseats in the cars at Plymouth, the train for twenty miles continues upthe valley of Bakers River. There is nothing striking in the scenery; 50 POPULAR EESOETS, AND HOW TO BEACH THEM. but tHe mountains and river present varied combinations of forms inwhich the tourist will not fail to be interested. In the vicinity ofWarren the mountains become bolder and more rugged; and thetime is not far distant when this locality will be largely frequented bylovers of fine scenery. Even now the small hotel in the village, andmany private boarding-houses, are well patronized. A wild mountain. OWLS HEAD AND MOOSILAUKE, WARREN, , Concord, and Montreal stream in the suburbs has several waterfalls and pretty cascades,which are well worth visiting. A good carriage-road leads to the sum-mit of Moosilauke, five miles away. This mountain is 4,600 feet high,end commands a magnificent prospect. Visitors will find accommoda-tions at the Summit House. A fine view of Moosilauke may be hadfrom the right of the cars, while going northward. A few miles above POPULAK RKSORTS, ANB HOW TO KEACU THEM. 51 Warren, is a liigh barren clitf, called Owls Ilawl, which rises precip-itously above the siuTouudiiig forests. This locality presents many-points of interest, i)articularly for a pedestrian, who, with fishing-tackleor gun, may while away a few weeks in autumn. The rugged form of fw/.v lleail, combined with Munsdauke, and thegreen meadows which surround them, make a beautiful landscape. In-deed, the scenery is all fine along this section
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