Mailbox Peak - Old Trail — Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002

My friend and I tackled Mailbox Peak for the first time on this unseasonably warm November day. There was a slight dusting of snow in the shady areas but nothing on the summit itself. The hike up is very steep, with roots and rocks on the lower half and mostly all rocks as you approach the summit. We not only encountered the famous mailbox at the top, but also firefighters from the local fire training center had recently placed a bright red fire hydrant there along with a newspaper from 9/11, in memory of those lost.