Activities for the Hiking/Backpacking Committee

Join us for this early spring hike to the 5,716 foot summit of Mt. Jefferson by the Castle Trail. We will hike at a moderate pace, ascend 4,300 feet and cover 10 miles round trip in about 8 hours. The trail above treeline is rocky and somewhat steep including the Castles which are a series of rock towers that we will scramble around or over as we hike the ridge. Views from the trail are stunning. If you have above treeline experience and like a bit of a scramble, this is a great opportunity to end your winter hibernation and get back into the mountains.

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We will hike the Race Brook Trail to the Appalachian Trail over Mt. Race, through Sages Ravine, and over Bear Mountain and descend via the Under Mountain Trail. We expect to see impressive waterfalls on Race Brook and outstanding views from Mt. Race and Bear Mountain on the Appalachian Trail. This hike is estimated at 10.3 miles with over 2000 ft of ascent. The leaders will keep a moderate, steady, pace, but you should have some recent hiking experience and be in good condition.

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Are you an experienced AMC hiker and curious about how volunteer-led AMC hiking and backpacking activities are governed? The Boston Chapter's Hiking/Backpacking Committee meets monthly to handle such matters as overseeing the chapter's hundreds of hiking/backpacking leaders and leader candidates, coordinating educational programs, adminstering our finance, setting policy, etc. Interested guests are welcome to sit in. For the particulars, contact Stephen Conlin, the chairperson, at chair@hbbostonamc.org.

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This spring hike to Mt. Garfield (4,500') offers wonderful views of the surrounding Pemigewasset Wilderness on a clear day. The hike entails approximately 12.4 miles (which includes a short road walk) and approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Liberty, the Bonds and Owl's Head and several other four thousand footers can be seen from its summit. This is a shoulder-season hike, so hikers should expect varied conditions, include the possibility of winter-like conditions, particularly at the higher elevations.

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Need to break in some new boots or other gear? Been a while since you had a pack on your back? Want to see where your fitness level is at going into Spring/Summer hiking?

Join the leaders for this conditioning hike series in Middlesex Fells. Meet at the eastern edge of the Cross Fells Trail (Gate 58) at 6PM (directions below). We'll hike variations of the Rock Circuit and surrounding trails in the eastern section of the Fells. We'll plan to hike until dark (bring a headlamp) at a moderate pace to get our heart rates up.

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Join us for a spring hike to the summit of the 2 most northern Presidentials, Mt. Madison (5366ft) and Mt. Adams (5799ft). We will hike at a moderate pace, ascend 5220ft and cover about 10.5 miles round trip. We will first ascend Mt. Madison, go down to the hut, and then summit Mt. Adams. The trail above treeline is rocky and somewhat steep. It will likely be windy, but the views are worthwhile on a clear day. Carpooling is encouraged.

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This is a joint Boston H/B and SE Mass chapter trip. Using the historic Harvard Cabin (the low one, on Rt. 16) as our base, we will set out on hikes in the Pinkham Notch or nearby area. This rustic cabin has an upstairs sleeping loft (sleeping bags/pads on a shared floor space), an outhouse, cold running water. Simple but fun! Exact hikes will be determined Friday night depending on leaders and participants interests, latest weather/trail conditions reports, and participants abilities.

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Join us Saturday June 2 for a tour of the Carters and scenic Mt Hight. Hike is approximately 14 miles and 4800 feet of gain. Can be combined with Sunday Mt Moriah. Contact L Joe about accommodations ($5/person/night).

Register: https://regi.amcboston.org/event/1893

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Sunday June 3 enjoy the views from Mt Surprise and Mt Moriah. Approximately 10 miles and 3500 ft of gain. Can be combined with Saturday Carters hike. Contact L Joe about accommodations ($5/person/night).

Register here: https://regi.amcboston.org/event/1897

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Mt Moriah (4,049') towers above the town of Gorham, NH at the northern end of the Carter-Moriah range, offering fantastic views (weather-permitting) to Mt. Washington and Northern Presidential Range from its ledgy summit. Join us for a 10 mile, "slower side of moderate" out-and-back hike with a cumulative elevation gain of approximately 3,150 feet. Although we will move at a moderate speed, this trip is for individuals who have been out a few times this year and have recent experience with similar distance hikes in the Whites.

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Join us for a naturalist-friendly hike up to the Alpine Gardens on Mount Washington's east face. This trail runs 1,000 below the summit and passes through some of the best wildflower gardens in the northeast, and includes some rare flower species indigenous to this area alone. We will start in Pinkham Notch and tackle a difficult climb to the Alpine Gardens Trail. Here, we will enjoy great views, and pass by the upper reaches of both Huntington and Tuckerman's ravines, where someone will say "People SKI that?" with both disbelief and reverence.

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