Green Mountain Hike

Summits: Green Mountain (1,907'), Hanson Top (1,780')

Trail route: High Watch Trail, Hanson Top Trail

Trail conditions: Dry trail

Weather: Warm temps and lots of sunshine 

Total miles: 3.90

Total time:  4:00

Today would be a short hike to a summit that I have not been to before, Green Mountain in Effingham, NH. Larry would be joining me for this hike and he had also not been to this summit.

I used my GPS to find the trailhead and even then it was a little difficult to find. Larry was already there when I arrived. We were soon heading up the High Watch Trail. It was a gradual ascent with a few steep sections that were not difficult at all.

We reached the summit and climbed the fire tower, the top was open and the ranger was there. We stayed for awhile talking with the ranger and enjoying the views since the only views were from the top of the tower. Many mountains can be seen from this summit.

After descending the tower we ate lunch and then decided to go over to Hanson Top. It was a short hike to this summit and it had an open view to the south. This was our turn around point and we returned to the summit of Green Mountain and began the descent to the trailhead.

 

It was a pleasant hike down and we only saw a total of six hikers during the entire hike. We certainly chose the right hike on this busy holiday weekend.

Enjoy the photos!

Heading up

A view south from the fire tower

The White Mountains behind the trees

A view to the west

Heading down the tower

Here comes Larry

A long ways down

Arriving at the viewpoint on Hanson Top

A view of Province Lake to the south

The fire tower through the trees

Enjoying the view from Hanson Top

A view into Maine

Back at the fire tower and it's all downhill from here

Having Fun in the Great Outdoors!