Got out with a couple good friends whose schedule is, or will, get tight and may be hiking less. After far too many texts, we boiled down the plan to the Hancocks given the rainy start and blustery afternoon. We...
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White Mountain’s Presidential Traverse – 2018
Hikes, NH48 Adams, Appalachian Trail, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Eisenhower, Hiking, Madison, Madison Spring Hut, Mt Clay, Mt Jefferson, Mt Monroe, Mt Washington, New Hampshire, NH48, Pierce, Presidential Traverse, Presidentials, White Mountains
After adjusting days to accommodate the weather, we nailed the perfect day. 21 fantastic miles mostly above treeline. After a very early (on trail at 0415) start the day kept getting better and more beautiful. So many nice folks on...
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Miles of smiles – Hale, Zealand, South and North Twin
Hikes, NH48 4000 footers, AMC, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Fire Wardens, Hale, Hiking, NH48, North Twin, river crossing, South Twin, White Mountains, Zealand
A few photos from my weekday trip. This was my first trip up Fire Wardens Trail which is a very nice way up Mt Hale. This loop was 23.3 miles (with road walks, as Haystack Road was still closed) and...
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Brisk Day on Mt Pierce
Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, AMC, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH48, Pierce, snowshoe, White Mountains, Winter
First post since restoring the site. I started thinking about where to hike earlier in the week. Was planning to head up north with a friend but he opted out. Given the temps scheduled, I had planned on staying in...
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Franconia Ridge Loop – Great Undercast
Hikes, NH48, TripReport, Waterfalls AMC, Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Ridge, Greenleaf Hut, Lafayette, Lincoln, Little Haystack, New Hampshire, NH48, Old Bridle Path, White Mountains
Videos and slideshow: Franconia Ridge Loop (NH) 2017 The day after Thanksgiving and I had it to myself. Decided to make a trip up north and do the Franconia Ridge loop as the weather was slated to be ‘clear’. The...
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Crisp day on Mt Garfield
Hikes, NH48, TripReport Appalachian Trail, Dayhike, Garfield, Gray Jays, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH48
A beautiful day for a hike. I met up with Ian and made our way up Mt Garfield. The skies could not have been more perfect. A fantastic trip to a great summit. 47 of 48 Powered By TrailsNH.com
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Flume and Liberty via Osseo Trail
Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, AMC, Dayhike, Flume, Hiking, Liberty, Lincoln Woods, New Hampshire, NH48, Osseo, Trail, White Mountains
I enjoyed this route up to Mt Flume and then Liberty. This was my first time going up Osseo Trail. It started out at the Lincoln Woods Trailhead which I was expecting to be crowded. It was a beautiful Sunday...
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Kinsmans from RT116
Hikes, NH48, TripReport Appalachian Trail, Eliza Brook Campsite, Eliza Brook Trail, Kinsman, Kinsman Ridge Trail, New Hampshire, NH48, thru-hiker
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything substantial. I have a tough time dedicating time to writing new posts, even though I’ve been hiking. Additionally, the site was down due to a failed WordPress upgrade and took some time...
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Webster, Jackson, and Pierce
Hikes, NH48, TripReport AMC, Appalachian Trail, Crawford Path, Dayhike, Hiking, Jackson, Mizpah Spring Hut, Mt Webster, NH48, Pierce, Webster Cliff
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An early trip up Mt Carrigain
Hikes, NH48, TripReport 4000 footers, Carrigain, Dayhike, Hiking, New Hampshire, NH48, Signal Ridge, White Mountains
Videos and slideshow available: With the weather being great, I was expecting much Sunday afternoon traffic for the ride home. I decided to head up early with the original intention of going up Mt Adams. However on the way, I...
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