Activities for the Hiking/Backpacking Committee
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SHP Participants Only: Mt. Hedgehog
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. Join us to hike Hedgehog Mountain, located in the Sandwich Range and on the "52 With a View" list. There are several ledges with excellent outlooks deeper in the range, weather permitting. We will hike a loop via the UNH trail (4.8mi/1350' climb). The trail is mostly gentle, with shorter rough/ledgy bits and some exposure. We might have to opportunity to add on a few more miles to another viewpoint--this leaves from the parking lot, so it will be completely optional!
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Blue Hills Skyline Round Trip Traverse
This will be an all-day round trip traverse of the Blue Hills via the Skyline Trail. Plan to hike 16 miles at a moderate pace with 2500' elevation gain on rugged terrain with steep climbs and descents on rocky trails. Be rewarded with a bit of sweat and stellar views of the Boston skyline.
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Mt. Adams
Join us for an early summer hike up Mt. Adams (5,799'). We will likely ascend along Durand Ridge/Airline Trail and descend via a moderate route. Round trip distance is 9 mi. with an elevation gain of approximately 4,000 ft. This hike will be limited to 8 experienced hikers.
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Hike Mt. Zealand & Bonds Backpack with Overnight at Guyot Tentsite
We will do a traverse (with a car spot) from Zealand to Lincoln Woods. This is a 20 -mile trip. Mount Bond is a 4,698 foot mountain in the heart of the Pemigewasset Wilderness in the White Mountains. It has two subsidiary peaks, West Bond and Bondcliff, all of which are NH 4,000 Footers. We will take Zealand Trail and the Twinway to summit Mt. Zealand ( 4260) and Mt. Guyot (4580). Then we will camp at the Guyot Campsite. We will summit Mt. West Bond (4540). On Sunday, we will summit Mt. Bond (4698) then Mt. Bondcliff (4265). We will go down the Bondcliff Trail back to Lincoln Woods.
Hike Mt FLume via the Osseo trail
Come join us for a hike up Mt. Flume (4,328') - one of the NH 4000 footers in the Franconia Range of the White Mountains. This out-and-back hike via the Osseo trail from Lincoln Woods is approximately 11 miles long with an elevation gain of around 3,500 feet and will take approximately 8 hours. The pace of the hike will be determined by the slowest hiker, but this group will consist of people who are comfortable with the distance and the terrain.
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SHP Participants Only: Intermediate Backpack-Kinsmans
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. We'll meet on Saturday morning. We'll hike for 3.8 miles and 2,200 ft of elevation to the Kinsman Pond campsite. We'll then have some lunch, set up our tents for the evening and continue our hike to the summits of North and South Kinsman (2.5 round trip). We'll return to our campsite to enjoy our dinner and fantastic views of the pond and the mountains. The following morning, we will descend back to our cars. We'll choose our return route depending on how we feel after breakfast.
SHP Participants Only: Mt. Moosilauke
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. Elevation is 4,802 feet with a moderately steep slope. Mt Moosilauke is the western most 4000 footer and the tallest 4000 footer in the region between Franconia Notch and the Connecticut River Valley. The open summit has great views in all directions, with views of many of the 4000 footers, as well as views west to the mountains of Vermont and Canada.7.9 miles and 2600 feet of elevation gain.
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Hike the 4 peaks of Mt Osceola (Includes bushwhack)
Mt. Oseola is in the Sandwich Range and it is known for the beautiful clifftop views overlooking Waterville Valley from all 4 of its peaks. Two of these peaks are on the official NH 4000 footer list and the other two are on the Trailwrights list. This is a traverse of Mt. Osceola's West (4,114 ft.), Middle (4,220 ft.), main (4340 ft.), and East peak (4156 ft.), and it requires car spotting. A portion of this hike involves bushwhacking, which will give us an opportunity to hone our off-trail navigation skills. At a moderate pace, we will hike approximately 8 miles and gain 3300 ft.
Mount Mansfield, VT's Highest Peak @ Stowe Brewer's Festival Weekend (Beer Festival Optional)
Come hike Vermont's highest peak, up and across a spectacular ridge that connects the Adam's Apple, the Chin, and the Nose (possibly the Forehead if time & talent allow)! Yes we'll do them all as we loop our 7 mile trek from the ski area where upon our return will be in full blown Brewer's Festival Weekend mode! Hike is free and there is obviously no drinking allowed on our hike, but should you wish to attend the optional Stowe Brewer's Festival after the hike, they charge and you are responsible for the required entree fee of $39.00 paid directly to them.
Hike North and South Kinsman
Join us for a hike Mt. North Kinsman (4,293') and South Kinsman (4,358') in the Kinsman Range of Western White Mountains. There are spectacular 180 degree views off a huge boulder near the summit of North Kinsman Mountain overlooking Cannon Mountain and the Franconia Ridge. It is 11.5 out and back hike with an approximate elevation gain 3,500 feet. The pace of the hike will be determined by the slowest hiker, but this group will consist of people who are comfortable with the distance and the terrain.
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Mts. Stanton, Langdon, and the Crippies
Join us on an 8.6 mile hike along the southern Montalban Ridge, to the summits of Mts Stanton, Pickering, and Langdon, and the Crippies. Depending on group interest, we may extend this hike by 2.8 miles to include the summit of Mt Parker, one of New Hampshire's 52 with a view. These are lightly traveled trails, with nice views along the ridge. Except for some short sections, these trails aren't particularly steep, and we'll maintain a moderate but steady pace, but it will require a good level of fitness due to its length.
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SHP Participants Only: Osceola and East Osceola
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. Our primary goal is to cover ~6.5 miles and ~2,100 feet of elevation gain to the summit of Mt. Osceola (4,340 feet) via Mt. Osceola Trail. Depending on trail conditions and ability of our group, we might proceed to summit East Osceola, which adds an additional 2 miles and 1,000 feet of elevation gain (for a total of ~8.5 miles and ~3,100 feet of elevation gain). A large open ledge at the peak of Mt. Osceola affords excellent views, and is a terrific picnic/siesta spot.
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Mount Waumbek
Join us and head north for a summer hike to Mount Waumbek (4,006'). We will be heading to the top via Mount Starr King, an almost 4000 footer with views of the northern Presidential Range. This is otherwise more of a walk in the woods! Total distance is 7.2 miles with 2500' elevation gain, so a comfortable hike for a Sunday. Depending on conditions, Pretzel the newest hiking dog may join us. This hike can be combined with the Leader's Saturday hike. Contact Leader Joe about accommodations ($5/person/night) at Leader owned facility.
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Mount Chocorua
Join us for a hike that is listed as one of the top 25 hikes in New England. We'll hike a loop to the summit of Mount Chocorua using the Brook and Liberty Trails. Our 7.4 mile hike will bring us to the open, rocky summit and weather permitting we will find out why this peak is one of New Hampshire's 52 with a view. We will travel at a moderate pace and enjoy some homemade treats at the summit. Participants should be comfortable with some steep rock scrambles.
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Willey, Field, and Tom
Join us on a moderately paced ~10 mile hike to three 4,000 footers - Mts. Willey (4,285'), Field (4,340'), and Tom (4,051'). On the descent, we'll also visit Mt. Avalon (3,442', 52 with a view peak) for a total elevation gain of ~3,200'. This hike is a great opportunity to hit four peaks over a moderate distance, and each peak has its own unique view of the Crawford Notch area. There are a few steep sections of trail, but overall the hike is a fairly average grade.
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SHP Participants Only: Mt. Avalon and Willard
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. Come join us on this hike for one of the best views of the southern presidential mountains, including Mount Washington, (to the north) and of Crawford Notch (to the east) if the weather cooperates. We will hike for 3.7 miles and the elevation gain is 1,550 feet. This is a great hike to prepare you for future intermediate hikes. We might have to opportunity to add on a few more miles to another viewpoint--this leaves from the parking lot, so it will be completely optional!
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Independence Day Hike to Monroe and Washington
Join us for a classic loop over the west side of Mt Washington using the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Gulfside Trail and Jewell Trail. Including the summits of Mt Monroe (5,384') and Mt Washington (6,288'), this day hike is 10.4 miles with 4,200 ft of elevation gain. This will be a long, strenuous day with potential exposure to weather so previous experience of hiking above treeline is desirable.
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Summer hike to Mt. Isolation
Mt. Isolation (4,004'), is one of the NH 4000 footers in the Montalban Range of the White Mountains. As its name suggests, it's known for being remote and obscure, which makes it absolutely beautiful and untouched. This will be a great chance to experience a relatively unexplored part of the White Mountains. We will take the Glen Boulder Trail from the Glen Ellis Parking lot for an 11.3 mile moderately paced out and back hike.
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Wildcats A & D
Join us for a summer hike to Wildcats A through D (4422', 4330', 4298', and 4062'). Looking down over the ski area, Wildcat D boasts fantastic views of Washington, Adams, Madison, and more. We will ascend via the ski slopes to Wildcat D, then continue along the Wildcat Ridge Trail until we get to Wildcat A and head back the way we came. The climb up to Wildcat D is steep and rugged, with a few scrambles. We plan to hike approximately 8 miles at a moderate pace with 3,250 feet of elevation gain.
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Fast-paced, Show & Go Conditioning Hike Series in Middlesex Fells (7/11)
Join the leaders for an aggressively-paced hike of the Middlesex Fells. We'll meet at the eastern edge of the Cross Fells Trail (Gate 58) by 5:50 pm to start hiking promptly at 6.00 pm. Each week of this 'Show and Go' hike series, we'll tackle variations of the Rock Circuit and surrounding trails in the eastern section of the Fells. We'll hike until dark (bring a headlamp) at a fast pace to get our heart rates up. Sorry, but no dogs or children are allowed on this hike.
Backpack in the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness -- the least-known part of the Whites
Join us on a two-night backpacking trip exploring the least-known part of the White Mountains - the Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness. Located just over the border from New Hampshire, it is Maine's largest wilderness area. We will hike up to 8 miles per day, with about 4000 feet of elevation gain over the three days, setting a moderate pace. We hope to enjoy the views from the summit of Speckled Mountain (approx. 3000 ft) as well as mountain streams and glades.
Franconia Ridge Loop with stay at Greenleaf Hut
Join the leaders for a classic White Mountains loop with a stay at the AMC's Greenleaf Hut. On day 1, we'll hike up Falling Waters Trail, passing many waterfalls, and then along the Franconia Ridge to Little Haystack Mountain. We'll then continue on the Franconia Ridge Trail, which is above treeline and part of the Appalachian Trail (AT), over to Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette, two NH 4,000 footers. From Mt Lafayette, we'll hike down to Greenleaf Hut for dinner.
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SHP Participants Only: Intermediate Backpack - the Bonds
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. This is an intermediate backpack to Guyot campsite. Length of the trip 7.5 miles one way and ~ 2500' elevation gain, with possible additional trips to West Bond, Mt. Bond and Bondcliff. You don't need to have any prior backpacking experience, but you have to be in a good shape and able to hike 7 -10 miles a day.
SHP Participants Only: Mount Pierce
This trip is ONLY available to participants of the Spring Hiking Program. Climb beautiful Mt. Pierce (4312 ft), one of NH's 4,000 footers. This hike will be a 6-mile round trip expedition to amazing views of the valley, Mt. Washington, Mt. Eisenhower, and northern Presidentials (weather permitting). The last tenth of a mile is above treeline. There will be 2,400 ft of elevation gain.
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Fast-paced, Show & Go Conditioning Hike Series in Middlesex Fells (7/18)
Join the leaders for an aggressively-paced hike of the Middlesex Fells. We'll meet at the eastern edge of the Cross Fells Trail (Gate 58) by 5:50 pm to start hiking promptly at 6.00 pm. Each week of this 'Show and Go' hike series, we'll tackle variations of the Rock Circuit and surrounding trails in the eastern section of the Fells. We'll hike until dark (bring a headlamp) at a fast pace to get our heart rates up. Sorry, but no dogs or children are allowed on this hike.