Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

Friday, November 29, 2019

Snowshoes on the Tripyramids


Summits: North Tripyramid (4,180'), Middle Tripyramid  (4,140')
Trail route: Pine Bend Brook Trail
Trail conditions: Crusty snow at lower elevations, approximately a foot of soft unconsolidated snow at higher elevations
Weather: A cold day with some light wind on Middle Tripyramid and sunny skies
Total miles: 9.6
Total time:  8:10 hours

Saturday, November 16, 2019

A Long Cold Hike to Owl's Head


Summits: Owl's Head (4,025')
Trail route: Lincoln Woods Trail, Black Pond Trail, Black Pond Bushwhack, Lincoln Brook Trail, Brutus Bushwhack, Owl's Head Trail
Trail conditions: Snow with some soft muddy sections under the snow and a couple of icy water crossings
Weather: Unseasonably cold with some wind, blue sky with full sunshine
Total miles: 16
Total time:  9:25

Sunday, November 10, 2019

Galehead in November Snow


Summit: Galehead Mountain (4,024')
Trail route: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail, Frost Trail
Trail conditions: Snow with wet, muddy sections and some ice
Weather: Cold and cool, comfortable temps, clouds and partial sun
Total miles: 10.2
Total time:  6:25

Saturday, November 2, 2019

A Hike to Ike in November


Summits: Mount Eisenhower (4,780')
Trail route: Edmands Path
Trail conditions: Dry, wet, muddy, icy 
Weather: Cool, comfortable temps, blue sky and full sunshine
Total miles: 6.6
Total time:  5 hours