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It had been a few months since we had seen each other and hiking is such a great way to catch up with friends while doing something different and exciting. The drive was smooth and easy, but when we got to the mountain we had the hardest time finding the trail head. We drove up and down the main road inspecting every little pathway that led into the woods. We even followed a pair of hikers who were walking along the road just in case they were headed to the trail. Apparently they weren't so we just looked like stalkers tailing them. At least we weren't in a big white van. Finally my friend spotted a small sign right past an old railroad station that marked the beginning of our ascent. That sign was the definition of a needle in a haystack so if you choose to hike this trail remember that it begins behind the train station off of Rt 302 in the Crawford Notch National Park. That way you can save yourself the embarrassment of looking like an ill-equipped villain from Austin Powers. We parked the car in one of the many nearby lots, had a quick lunch, and then began our climb. Mount Willard has an elevation of 2,865 ft with the elevation gain being only 900 ft. The trail is 3.2 miles out and back and is considered moderate, but most people find it less straining than other trails labeled as such. To add to the ease of the experience, it has a much more obvious trail route than other hikes in the area. So much so that there is very little need for trail markers. Before we got into the climbing portion of our hike, we came across two rivers that required some careful maneuvering. For each of the two rivers, the only way to get to the other side was to walk along two thin logs. We let a couple, who were on their return trip, go first. The man had to encourage his girlfriend to muster up the courage to walk along the logs as she was frightened that she would fall in. I don't blame her since the logs were very unstable. When she eventually went for it, we cheered her on until she successfully made it to the other side. Though I too did not wish to fall in, I was really excited to try to cross the rivers. I think we've all seen a 90's movie where the campers have to climb across a treacherous log in order to get to their destination. 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