Franconia Ridge

Franconia Ridge

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

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Wet and Muddy Hike to the Hancocks


Summits: Hancock (4,420'), South Hancock (4,319')
Trail route: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop
Trail conditions: Wet, muddy and slippery
Weather: Cool, comfortable temps, partly sunny
Total miles: 10
Total time:  6 hours

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Mahoosuc Trail to Mount Hayes


Summits: Mount Hayes (2,555')
Trail route: Mahoosuc Trail
Trail conditions: Wet and wetter with muddy sections
Weather: Cloudy start with clearing skies and cool temps
Total miles: 7.5
Total time:  6 hours

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Galehead via the Twins


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 and wetter with muddy sections
Weather: Cloudy start ascending into and between an undercast and overcast then clear and sunny
Total miles: 12
Total time:  8:15