Trip report
Weeknight Overnight at Doublehead Cabin
Hiking/Walk DATE: 10/05/2016 - 10/06/2016
Trip/Event Location: Jackson, NH
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Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 8
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Easy
Doublehead Cabin sits at the summit of North Doublehead Mtn in Jackson, NH. Built by the CCC in the 1930's, it is the summit terminus of the Doublehead Ski Trail (blue diamond). South Doublehead
...If you use a car GPS, here are the parking
coordinates (in degrees and minutes):
N 44 09.775
W 71 09.176
Get to N Conway and head north on Rt 16. At the traffic light on 16 at the Dairy Queen and Irving, turn right and head toward Storyland. Stay on Rt 16. At Jackson, cross the covered bridge into town (be careful, it is 1 way!). Go tru town and you will see Black Mountain Rd. Pick up BMR it will turn into Dundee Rd. Follow Dundee to Trail head - very well marked!
Trip Report/Photos
We all met in N Conway and decided to have a filling lunch before heading up the mountain. We had a delicious meal of Indian food at Shalimar. Then off to the mountain. Weather the entire time was flawless - no clouds, no wind, great temps. After huffing and puffing up N. Doublehead, we settled into the cabin. Then we hikes the ridge from N to S Doublehead to catch the views of Jackson Valley as well as the views of the Presidentials, Wilscat Ridhe and most of Carter Moriah Ridge. Foliage at peak!!! Then socializing, noshing, and chat. When the sun had gone down, we implemented plan #2 - we completed a nighttime naked hike to S peak and back. So clear you could see the lights atop Washington. Took our time in the morning and eventually got off the mountain and brunched at Sunrise Shack. Last event was a visit to Diana's Baths in N Conway. The sign said baths. We are a group of gay hikers. Just had to check it out. But remember...what happens on Doublehead stays on Doublehead. BTW this would be an awesome winter event.
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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event
- Arduoos trip (for me), but lots of fun. Great group of guys. Jeff did a stellar job of planning and supporting all of us on this overnight trip. Great job Jeff! - b.c.
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