Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

A Hike to Stratton Mountain


Summit: Stratton Mountain (3,940')
Trail route: Appalachian Trail/Long Trail
Trail conditions: Dry with a few minor wet/muddy spots
Weather: Warm but cool on the summit and sunny with some fair weather clouds
Total miles: 7.6
Total time:  3:58

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Mount Hayes via Centennial Trail


Summit: Mount Hayes (2,555')
Trail route: Centennial Trail, Mahoosuc Trail
Trail conditions: Wet with some muddy spots, slick ledges, rocks and roots
Weather: Cool to warm and slightly humid with low overcast
Total miles: 6.6
Total time:  5:42

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Hiking the Saddlebacks


Summits: Saddleback (4,116'), The Horn (4,041')
Trail route: Ski trails: Wheeler, Grey Ghost and Tri-Color, Appalachian Trail
Trail conditions: Dry, minor mud in a few spots
Weather: Cool to warm with lots of sunshine
Total miles: 6.8
Total time:  4:52

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Hike to Jay Peak and Big Jay


Summits: Jay Peak (3,862'), Big Jay (3,786')
Trail route: Long Trail to Jay Peak, Herd Path to Big Jay
Trail conditions: Long Trail was dry, herd path was overgrown and muddy 
Weather: Warm and slightly humid, sunshine to overcast
Total miles: 5.5
Total time:  4:20

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Up Tuckerman Ravine to Boott Spur


Summit: Boott Spur (5,500')
Trail route: Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lawn Cutoff, Davis Path, Boott Spur Trail
Trail conditions: Dry, wet areas from recent rain and wet slippery rocks on Boott Spur Trail  
Weather: Warm, sunshine with lots of fair weather clouds
Total miles: 7.4
Total time:  6:38

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Out and Back to Speckled Mountain


Summit: Speckled Mountain (2,906')
Trail route: Spruce Hill Trail, Bickford Brook Trail
Trail conditions: Dry with a few minor wet spots   
Weather: Warm with lots of sunshine
Total miles: 6.2
Total time:  4:15