Day 3: Glastonbury Mountain and Story Spring
After waking up at 6, I packed up camp and brewed my coffee. I was still ironing out how to cook efficiently and pack my bag- it took me nearly two hours to get out of camp. In the morning sunlight I realized that Goddard Shelter was quite a nice shelter. Goddard Shelter Once packed, I started up the mountain. It wasn't far to go, and in the morning breeze it was much cooler hiking. Within an hour I reached the top. While it was forested, there was a surprise- an enclosed fire tower reaching above the treeline. Glastonbury Mountain Fire Tower After looking around, I climbed the stairs all the way up. The metal was rickety, and tower felt shaky, but solid. After winding around the frame three or four times around, I reached the top- a wooden platform with glass windows offering 360 degree views around. It was breathtaking! Glastonbury View Glastonbury View It was, by far, the best view I'd seen so far. Views all the way around, and you could see Mount G...
