Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

Monday, January 1, 2024

Gridding Out Madison and Adams

Summits: Mount Madison (5,367'), Mount Adams (5,774')
Trail route: Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside Trail, Air Line
Trail conditions: Combination of bare ground to start
Weather: Cool temps and breezy on the summits, sunshine above treeline with undercast below
Total miles: 10
Total time:  9:39

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Santa Does Waumbek


Summits: Mount Starr King (3,907') and Mount Waumbek (4,006')
Trail route: Starr King Trail to Starr King and Waumbek
Trail conditions: Bare trail to start then icy mud and continual ice from the conifers and beyond
Weather: Cold with a breeze, sunny and blue sky
Total miles: 7.2 RT
Total time: 4:30

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Snowy Hike on the Great Gulf Trail


Summit: None
Trail route: Great Gulf Trail
Trail conditions: Snow with some minimal ice
Weather: Cool temps, cloudy with partial sunshine 
Total miles: 5.4
Total time:  2:50

Friday, November 17, 2023

A Leisurely Stroll to Zealand Hut

Summit: None
Trail route: Zealand Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Twinway
Trail conditions: Wet trail, ice, mud
Weather: Cool temps to start then warm, cloudy with partial sunshine
Total miles: 8
Total time:  4:17

Friday, November 3, 2023

Peak Above The Nubble


Summit: Peak Above The Nubble (3,813')
Trail route: Herd path to the summit
Trail conditions: Wet leaves, some mud, some snow and some icy patches
Weather: Cool temps, cloudy with partial sunshine 
Total miles: 3.6
Total time:  4:40