Lehigh Gap-Appalachian Trail
Aug 18, 2015 20:27:37 GMT -5
Post by jmitch on Aug 18, 2015 20:27:37 GMT -5
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The Lehigh Gap suffered from pollution due from zinc smelting which denuded the forest and left the mountain bare like a moonscape. Years of rehabilitation has transformed this once stark landscape into meadows, savannas, and young forests with grasses and wildflowers. There were expansive views for miles from open ridges and meadows. I hiked down into the gap over some rock scrambles famous with Appalachian Trail hikers. I also stopped by the impressive Lehigh Gap Nature Center with its wildflowers and a shed with a living roof. The nature center has miles of trails; be sure to hike the impressive North Trail with its excellent views from mountain top meadows.
endlessmountains.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/lehigh-gap-appalachian-trail/
The Lehigh Gap suffered from pollution due from zinc smelting which denuded the forest and left the mountain bare like a moonscape. Years of rehabilitation has transformed this once stark landscape into meadows, savannas, and young forests with grasses and wildflowers. There were expansive views for miles from open ridges and meadows. I hiked down into the gap over some rock scrambles famous with Appalachian Trail hikers. I also stopped by the impressive Lehigh Gap Nature Center with its wildflowers and a shed with a living roof. The nature center has miles of trails; be sure to hike the impressive North Trail with its excellent views from mountain top meadows.
