Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Attitash Trail Traverse


Summits: Table Mountain (2,675'), Big Attitash Mountain (2,936')
Trail route: Attitash Trail, Moat Mountain Trail
Trail conditions: Dry with some wet sections, some mud, low water crossings
Weather: Cool start and cloudy with a cooler wind along the ridge and warm sunny finish
Total miles: 9.6
Total time:  6:42

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

A Hike to the Twins and Galehead to Complete Round 8 of the 48


Summits: North Twin Mountain (4,761'), South Twin Mountain (4,902'), Galehead Mountain (4,024')
Trail route: North Twin Trail, Twinway, Garfield Ridge Trail, Gale River Trail
Trail conditions: Wet trails, mud, and slick rocks, low water crossings
Weather: Warm humid start, turning cool and dry on the summits and comfortable all the way out
Total miles: 12
Total time:  7:55

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Loop Hike to Mount Cardigan


Summits: Firescrew (3,064), Cardigan (3,155'), South Peak (2,864'), Orange/Gilman (2,684')
Trail route: Manning Trail, Mowglis Trail, Clark Trail, South Ridge Trail, Skyland Trail, Vistamont Trail, Holt-Clark Cutoff, Holt Trail, Manning Trail
Trail conditions: Mostly dry with a few wet/muddy sections
Weather: Warm day with lots of sunshine and cool breeze on the summits
Total miles: 7.4
Total time:  7:28

Sunday, July 11, 2021

A Hike to Mount Parker


I took a break from hiking a 4,000 footer today and added another peak to my 52 With a View list. I would be joining Jill, Marty and Brent for a hike to Mount Parker. A warm day was in the forecast.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Welcoming Wind on The Carters


Summits: Carter Dome (4,832') South Carter (4,430'), Middle Carter (4,610')
Trail route: Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter-Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Imp Connector to Dodge Camp, Road walk back to parking lot
Trail conditions: Wet trail from overnight rain, mud and running water on some trails
Weather: Warm, humid start transitioning to a cool wind with drier air
Total miles: 12
Total time:  7:37