Activities for the Hiking/Backpacking Committee
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The Osceolas
Join us for a good company and a moderately paced hike to two New Hampshire 4000 footers in Waterville Valley, Osceola (4340 ft) and East Osceola (4156 ft). The main peak is an open summit, a former fire tower site with excellent views. On a very clear day, you can see 41 of the other 47 New Hampshire 4000 footers. Total distance 8.4 miles, out and back with 2050 feet of elevation gain.
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10-Mile Day Hike to Mounts Tom, Field, and Willey
Join us for a day hike of 3 NH 4000 footers: Mount Tom (4051'), Mount Field (4340'), and Mount Willey (4285'). This is a great option for hikers who would like to complete 3 peaks of the NH 48s in one day. It is a strenuous day hike with approximately 3700 feet of cumulative elevation gain and a distance of 10 miles. The hiking duration is 5-7 hours.
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Mt. Cabot (NH 4k) with possible Bulge & Horn extention
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Distance: 9 miles
Elevation change: 2700 feet
Come join us and Carl's dog "Dutch" for a hike up Mount Cabot, New Hampshire's northern most 4000 footer. While not as rugged as some 4000 footers, this is still long hike with a lot of elevation change. Please be in good condition as we will be hiking at a moderate pace. The intent is to enjoy a pleasant day in the woods. Pace will be at that of the slowest hiker. Participants are expected to stay together, and work with each other if a need arises.
Trail Maintenance on Mt. Isolation
"First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. ("A path! A path!") Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forest... with... a herring!"
? Graham Chapman
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PEMI LOOP (extended) WEEKEND BACKPACK
Friday, June 30, 2017 12:00 AM to Sunday, July 2, 2017 12:00 AM
Join us for a challenging yet rewarding extended loop around the pemigewasset wilderness; approximately 36 miles, hopefully hitting the summits of 11 magnificent 4000'ers for a total elevation gain of +/- 10,000 ft. We will plan to camp at established sites along the trail and will also be attempting at least one sunrise summit. At the sites a caretaker will collect a fee of $10 / person. Total cost will be $20 for both campsites. We will collect this in advance.
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Lake Elmore July 4th Hiking Weekend in Vermont
Friday, June 30, 2017 12:00 AM to Monday, July 3, 2017 12:00 AM
Join us for a weekend of hiking in Vermont at lovely Lake Elmore. We will car camp at state park complete with modern amenities and hot showers, near Stowe, Vermont. The first day we will hike Mt. Mansfield or similar (10-12 mi rdtrp.); the 2nd day we will do a shorter 7-8 mile hike. Expect rugged and steep terrain. Enjoy a roaring evening campfire, swimming in Lake Elmore, and picnic opportunities. Ltd. to 6 experienced hiker campers.
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Mount Morgan & Percival Loop Hike, Holderness, NH - joint with AMC family. Difficulty=B3B
Join us for a day hike along with the AMC family group on Mount Morgan (2220')/Mount Percival (2212') loop (~ 5.3 miles; 1575 feet of elevation gain). This hike is appropriate for kids and adults ages 8+ with some hiking experience on open rocky ledges. We will hike open ledges, a series of fun wooden ladders and tight squeezes through rock caves, cliff faces and rock scrambles, not for the faint of heart, as well as an alternate path or two should caves and ladders not be your thing. The climb is moderate to steep.
Trail Maintenance: Fishin' Jimmy + North and South Kinsman
"The long distance hiker,
a breed set apart,
From the likes of the usual pack.
He'll shoulder his gear,
be hittin' the trail;
Long gone, long 'fore he'll be back."
? M.J. Eberhart
The trail everyone loves to hate is due for some summer cleaning!
Mt Washington and Mt Monroe
Join us for a single-day hike of scenic Monroe and Washington. Weather permitting, we will have fantastic views. Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains at 6'288 feet. Both peaks will be over 4,000 feet for those who are looking to hike the 4,000 footers. This hike is not recommended for beginners as one of the sections is extremely steep and rough and can prove quite arduous to many hikers, particularly to those with limited trail-walking experience.
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Howker Ridge Hike to Mt Madison
Do you like to take the route less travelled? The Howker Ridge Trail is a lesser known, but very scenic way to ascend Mt Madison in the Northern Presidentials.
This trail offers great views of Mts Washington, Adams, Jefferson and the Great Gulf Wilderness as majority of the ridge is above treeline. This hike will require scrambling along the four humps called the "Howks". After the 4 mile hike to the summit, we will descend to the Madison Springs Hut in time for a lunch break before heading back via the Watson, Kelton and Brookside trails to Rt 2.
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North and South Kinsman Out and Back
Join the AMC on July 8 for a challenging day hike to tackle the Kinsmans! This 10.0 mile trek with 3950 feet elevation gain is for hikers with intermediate or better hiking experience. We will start at the small parking area off NH 116, 4.4 miles south of NH 18 in Franconia and 0.2 mi south of Kinsman Lodge. From the trailhead, we will make a gradual ascent along the Mt. Kinsman Trail to the Kinsman Ridge Trail. The highlight of the trip will be ascents of North Kinsman (4293') and South Kinsman (4358') - two 4Ks you can check off your list (weather permitting).
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Cannon Mt. Franconia region, NH
Join the leaders for a moderately paced intermediate hike to the 4100' summit of Mt. Cannon in the Franconia region of the White Mountains. This will be about a 6.2 mile round trip passing by Lonesome lake on the descent. Elevation gain of 2400 ft. From the summit we will enjoy views of the beautiful Franconia range.
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Mt Seymour and the Sewards Range, Adirondack State Park
Friday, July 14, 2017 12:00 AM to Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:00 AM
Looking for a weekend outside of the Whites? Come join us on an adventure to Upstate NY, where we'll explore a small piece of the 6 million square mile Adirondack Park while bagging four 46ers - Mount Seward, Donaldson, Emmons, and Seymour. The plan will be to drive up Friday, park our cars, and backpack in via the Blueberry and Ward Brook trails to Camp 4 lean tos, where we'll set up and enjoy a campfire nestled in the valley between the Sawtooth and Seward Ranges (~6 miles). Saturday will take us out and back on the herd path to tag the Sewards (~10 miles).
Carter Dome, Mt Hight and South Carter
This is a mid-summer hike to summit Carter Dome (4832), Mt Hight (4675) and South Carter (4430) on a counter clockwise loop via the Nineteen Mile Brook trail, Carter-Moriah Trail to Mt Hight, and South Carter via Zeta Pass. From South Carter we'll descend out via the Carter Dome trail to the Nineteen Mile Brook trail.
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Mt. Moosilauke Loop Hike via Gorge Brook Trail
Join YM/HB for int./ adv day hike up Mount Moosilauke via the Gorge Brook Trail LP, coming back down the Moosilauke Carriage Road and Snapper trails. RT mileage 7.5 with 2545 elev. gain. Must be in good physical shape. Lim. 10. Reg. w/ L Phil Baraona (phil@acm.org) or CL Kelleigh Welch (kwlech153@gmail.com).
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Family/HB Weekend Backpack to Ethan Pond
Saturday, July 15, 2017 7:00 AM to Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:00 AM
This is a joint Family and Hiking.Backpacking trip. We will be backpacking 2.7 miles up a steady incline to the tentsites at Ethan Pond. The elevation gain will be 1420', 4". The campsite is located on the shore of a pristine mountain pond. Those ambtious enough may try to summit the nearby Mt. Wiley (4285) after making camp. On Sunday morning we make a three mile detour, roundtrip and without full packs, to view Ripley and Arethusa Falls. Registration URL:  http://regi.amcboston.org/1476
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Welch-Dickey Loop
Join us on this summer loop hike over the Welch-Dickey range at the southern end of NH's White Mountains, near Waterville Valley. The Welch-Dickey loop gives excellent views including Mt.Tripyramid and the Sandwich Range, and is a rewarding and moderate hike. A stop at a local watering hole afterwards is optional. Trip Rating=C3B/Total mileage=4.4 miles/Total Elevation Gain=1800 ft
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Acadia National Park Hiking and Camping
Friday, July 21, 2017 12:00 AM to Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:00 AM
Enjoy a summer weekend in Acadia National Park hiking a variety of trails, some very challenging and rewarding. The hikes we're planning are short but do include some technical portions like ladders, steep ledges, etc., and may be challenging for those with a fear of heights. Join us to watch the sunrise from atop Cadillac Mountain and enjoy the beautiful ocean views! There may be some beach time and/or a brewery tour, too. Limited to 12 participants.
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North and South Hancock Loop Hike
Join the AMC on July 22 for a challenging day hike to tackle the Hancocks!. This 9.8 mile trek with 2,700 feet elevation gain is for hikers with intermediate or better hiking experience. We will start at the Hancock Overlook parking area, located 10.5 miles east of Lincoln, NH on the Kancamagus Highway. From the trailhead, we will make a gradual ascent along the North Fork of the Hancock Branch towards the Cedar Brook Trail before turning onto the Hancock Loop Trail. The highlight of the trip will be ascents of Mt.
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Slide over the Tripyramids
Please join Anne, Carl and Dutch (Carl's dog) on a spectacular day as we slide over the peaks of Mt. Tripyramid. We'll head up the north slide; hike across the ridge and down the south slide. The north slide rises 1,250 Ft in, approximately, 0.5 miles and is described as having steep, rocky slabs. The south slide descends, approximately, 800 Ft in 0.5 miles as is described as steep with loose gravel footing. This is a challenging hike, so, please be in good physical condition.
The total distance will be just over 11 miles with 3,000 Ft of elevation gain/loss.
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Mt. Moriah
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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Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail
Ascend Mount Moosilauke (4802') by way of the Beaver Brook trail, the steepest route located on the northeast side. This 7.6 mile hike will ascend 3274 feet of elevation gain. We will also make a stop at the nearby peak Mount Blue, one of the trailwright peaks, via a short herd path. A mountaintop lunch will be had, however in case of inclement weather the Beaver Brook shelter is halfway up the mountain will be a safe stopping point. This is an out and back hike on steep terrain. Participants should be comfortable with heights and have recent hiking experience in the Whites.
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Views from the Osceolas
Please join Anne, Carl and Dutch (Carl's dog) as we take in the fantastic views from the summit of Mt. Osceola and the East Peak. We'll hike in and out from Tripoli Road covering a total distance of 8.4 miles and gain/lose 2,400 Ft of elevation. This hike is considered moderately difficult. Recent participation on hikes of the same distance and elevation gain/loss is a pre-requisite.
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Tripyramids Day Hike via the Slides
Tripyramids Day Hike via the Slides
Join us for a hike over the 3 summits of the Tripyramids. We will be taking the Mount Tripyramid Trail which is a loop trail via the north and south slide. We will be ascending the north slide which has very steep rock slabs and descending the south slide which is steep loose gravel. You need to have a good head for heights and experience on steep rock slabs to be comfortable doing this hike. The trip has a limit of 10 people as this is in the Sandwich Range Wilderness so only sign up if you intend to go as this will be a popular trip.
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Mt Chocorua
Mt. Chocorua Hike
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