Stay to the hard ground on the left where walking is easier for a while. Keep an eye out for these in a small backwater marsh on the right. On the left here, a broad flat marsh behind saplings opens up the scene. Frogs and toads were among the first to venture from sea to land. Generally, frogs are the slender ones with smooth, moist skin.
Toads are squatty and covered with warts.
On the left here, the Contoocook River first enters the scene across the way. A marsh is a largely open area without woody plants and instead is known for its cattails and grasses. The railbed turns into a cinder path and the walking becomes easier. Some abandoned railroad ties have been tossed to the side. Wildflowers are blooming now, including purple azaleas.