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SUSTAINING MEMBERS ONLY: Kilburn Pond Hike/Swim/Sunbathe

Swim/Sunbathe

DATE: Aug 04, 2018
END DATE: Aug 04, 2018

Hike/Event Location: Hinsdale NH

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Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 10:30 AM

Max # People: 15

Hike Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Hike Difficulty Level:

Easy

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Summary

As part of the GO Gathering, take a leisurely hike for swimming/sunbathing at Kilburn Pond in Pisgah State Park, a short drive from MountainSide!

In the heat of summer there's nothing more refreshing than a cool dip in a remote pond! A swimming experience on the more natural and secluded side [without lifeguards, swimsuit optional]. There is a spot with large rocks on the shoreline good for sunbathing and swimming at this secluded pond!

This is a loop hike of 6.3 miles with only 250 feet elevation gain. The hike starts out following an old gravel road, Kilburn Road where in .06 miles we reach the start of the loop. We will hike the loop clockwise which starts climbing gradually away from the Kilburn Pond to a ridgetop course and then starts descending moderately heading back towards Kilburn Pond. After getting some exercise, heating up and enjoying the forest about .07 miles from the finish, we'll be ready for a swim! We'll take a herd path to look for a rocky outcropping where we can sunbathe and swim. We plan on spending a couple of hours here for lunch, sunbathing and multiple dips into Kilburn Pond! Feeling refreshed, it will be a short walk back to our cars. 

Bring water, lunch, snacks, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. If there are people nearby we'll have to wear swim trunks so please bring them. Dogs are most welcome!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We will meet at the MountainSide Campground Canteen at 10:30AM to arrange carpooling to the trailhead. If you do not want to spend a couple of hours swimming and sunbathing at the end of the hike, then we recommend taking your own car. 

If you are NOT spending the weekend at MountainSide Campground, here is the address: 

MountainSide
87 McDonald River
Hinsdale, NH 03451

Use Google to map out driving directions. Enter your starting address and the campground address.

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Gandalf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


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