Type: Plant
Habitat Description: Stone Valley Trail follows a river near the town of colton. This trail has a mixture of river and forest ecology.
Natural History Information: The Stone Valley Trail head located near colton and parishville offers an opportunity for hiking, cross country skiing, nature study, and historical exploration. Dramatic rapids at this part of the river flow over waterfalls creating gorges, overhanging cliffs, and fascinating potholes. The stone valley trail also offers a variety of topography, woodlands, and tree plantations. The trail is especially nice to hike in the winter. It is a completely secluded place to hike.
Interest: I found this photo particularly interesting because of the extremity of the conditions this tree faces during the winter. Even as a young tree it struggles to survive the extreme temperature and weather of the north country. Hopefully it survived the winter to continue growing!