This tree stands on the west side of the Appalachian Trail immediately opposite the Pogo Campsite. It marks the top of the blue blazed Thurston Griggs Trail. As noted on one of the signs, there is a spring 300 feet down the trail, a very convenient water source whether you are staying at Pogo Campsite or just stopping for water along the way.

This trail is named for Mr. Thurston Griggs, who was extremely active in the Maryland Mountain Club and other AT clubs, and at an advanced age was a "Ridge Runner" and Supervisor of Trails, ensuring the quality of the Appalachian Trail. We are all indebted to him for the gifts he gave so freely.

Here you can see the spring water running out of the pipe on the left side of the picture.

Here is a Daddy longlegs [Eastern Harvestman (Leiobunum vittatum)] that was hiking the Thurston Griggs Trail. He was hoping we didn't notice him. I did notice that he was not in possession of all his eight legs, but a Daddy Longlegs can drop their legs to escape predators like birds and toads.

Here was a white mushroom growing by the side of the trail. I think it is a Russula mushroom, even though it is not colored.

The parking lot at the bottom of the Thurston Griggs Trail is located at the end of White Oak Road. This sign and blue blaze on a tree marks the lower end of this trail on its way to intercepting the Appalachian Trail. A nearby bulletin board highlights Thurston Griggs' achievements, which included creation of this trail that bears his name.