Since the foliage was past peak in the White Mountains, I decided to take foster dog Isis for one last look at fall a bit further south and west on Mt. Kearsarge (2,937 ft.). Isis was along for a small group hike this fine fall day that felt quite a bit more like summer. A few days of rain earlier in the week had left the trails rather slick, so we opted for the steeper route to the summit via the Winslow Trail and reserved the longer Barlow Trail for the slippery descent.
Umbry and Isis on the trail
My friend Karen hiked with Isis while I trekked along with foster dog Umbry who is residing with me temporarily while waiting for his adoptive home. Isis, who was initially quite shy when she first entered her foster home, has made great progress and steadily increased her level of confidence. She quickly accepted both Karen and me and also interacted well with fellow hikers on the trails.
Happy to be hiking
With portions of the well worn trails resembling streams at times, Karen and I were grateful that Isis had impressive leash manners that allowed us to climb slowly yet steadily and remain on our feet. Of course, this lovely Labrador retriever mix showed us just how much she loves water by happily splashing through even the deepest of puddles along the route.
Time to start back down the trail
At the summit, Isis displayed more interest in enjoying the views and taking a nap than she did in posing for photos. After a few pictures, some snacks and a water break, Isis was refueled, rested and ready for the descent. Thankfully, Isis was equally capable of walking politely on her leash during the entire way down the Barlow Trail. She did not display any signs of any shyness with her tail wagging the entire trip back to the trailhead at Winslow State Park. Click here or see below for a video of Isis making her way down the Barlow Trail.
Slow and steady on the descent
A full album of photos from the hike is available online here. To learn more about Isis and other dogs currently available for adoption or if you would like to consider becoming a foster home for a homeless dog in need, please visit Almost Home Rescue.
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