Sand Spring Trail – Jay Ressler

No. 8. Virgin Snow on Sand Spring Trail

Today much of the East coast is shut down because of a winter storm that has crossed the country in recent days. These pictures are from a short early morning hike on the Sand Spring Trail near Shartlesville, PA, following a recent gentle snowfall.

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No. 51. Along the Sand Spring Trail

This is the latest chapter in my adventures along the Appalachian Trail in Berks County. Most of these photos were captured along the Sand Spring Trail leading to the AT from Shartelsville, PA. The Northkill Creek cascades over the rocks beside the equally rocky trail.

Crossing the Northkill

Controlled Burn Area along the AT

Hanging on the Side

Ice on the Run

White Mushroom

Moss and Ice

Dead on the Mountain

Northkill Creek

Mountain Pool

Looking Back — Rocky Patch on the AT

Low Hanging ice

Over Arching

Timberrrr with Mushrooms — Timber-r-r-r with Mushrooms

Running Fast