HIKES & EVENTS

Get High Hike#1:Mts. Lafayette & Lincoln

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DATE: Apr 18, 2015
END DATE: Apr 18, 2015

Hike/Event Location: Lincoln NH

Trip Leader(s)


Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States,

JDNnh
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

Max # People: 15

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

Hike Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

First of five hikes that progressively get harder leading to Mt. Washington!

This hike is not for beginners... but for the experienced. We will summit both Lincoln and Lafayette. The hike is very challenging though not as much as Mt. Washington which is why we are coordinating progressively harder hikes leading up to it in early July! 

We will begin the hike at Lafayette Campground on the Falling Waters Trail (Waterfalls!),  to Little Haystack Mountain.  We will then summit Mts. Lincoln and Lafayette and descend by the Greenleaf Trail (Hut).. Terrain: Steep for the first 3.5 miles. We will then walk across a ridge and descent.

Preparation: Clip your toenails  

Distance: 8.5 miles

Elevation:  Mt. Lafayette 5,260;  Mt. Lincoln 5,089

Apres-Hike: We'll be starved. Everyone is welcome back to our house in Waterville Valley for a BBQ. It's BYOB and bring snacks to share. We ask $5 to reimburse us for our costs. Showers are available if you want to freshen up.

If you ask us whether or not this hike is for you, we will honestly tell you whether or not you are suited.  If you haven’t asked us about your suitability for this hike, and you are wondering about this warning, then ask.  We will openly tell you if we think you have bitten off more than is safe for your hiking ability.

Winter-like conditions will still be in effect so everyone will be required to have snowshoes strapped on their packs and MicroSpikes in their packs.

1. To attend this hike, you must NOT wear any clothing made of cotton or denim.  No exceptions.

2. Trekking pole(s) are suggested - especially for water crossings and the steep descent.

3. Rain gear

4. Gloves and Wool hat

5. Headlamp

6. Hiking boots

7. Mole skin or nu skin and tape

8. At least 3 quarts of water

9. At least 3 quarts of water (not a typo - but for emphasis)

10. Lunch

11. Gu (or other high sugar concentrate for instant energy) – you can  find this at EMS, REI, Dicks, etc

12. Snacks

13. Bandana or something to mop up the sweat (this one item can be cotton)

14. Toilet Paper

15. Sunglasses

16. Sunscreen

While as a leader, I do carry a first aid kit, it is not fair for any hiker to expect me to carry basic items as listed above.  Please come responsibly prepared and we will have fun.

Thank you for reading this. Please take it seriously.

Lodging Option: We have 8 bunks available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and/or Saturday night at $20 per night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email us ASAP to reserve a bunk!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We will meet at the trailhead for the Franconia ridge trails.  This is easily accessible from I-93.  Heading north on I-93, stay alert as the road narrows to one lane going north in Franconia Notch.  Almost immediately as it narrows, you will see a big brown sign directing you to exit right for Trailhead Parking.  Exit there and park anywhere.  We are driving a blue Toyota FJ Cruiser. There is also parking on the west side of the Interstate at Lafayette Campground.  If you are heading north, you will need to continue driving to the exit for Cannon Mtn, where you will crossover, and head back south towards the campground.  You can easily cross over on foot to the meeting point on the east side, by walking under the highway in the pedestrian tunnel.

Trip Leader(s)

Gandalf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


United States
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JDNnh

Outdoor Fitness Level: Very Strenuous


Thornton, NH


United States
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EagleEye

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Keene, NH


United States
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Discuss This Trip/Event
Gandalf Posted Apr 21, 2015 at 6:01 AM

Hugs right back! Glad to hear that your foot is almost healed so you can join us on similar EXCITING adventures!

EagleEye Posted Apr 20, 2015 at 11:49 PM

Right now I just want to hug my hike mates! This hike was very fun and will always mean a lot to me. I was pretty nervous to even go on this hike because my foot had been quite sore for three days preceding this. I decided to attempt it and I am glad I did. The day was close to perfect. The wild weather was just the icing on the cake. (pun intended) My foot hurt pretty bad by the end of the day however Sunday and Monday have passed and now it seems to be almost healed. <3 <3 <3

EagleEye Posted Apr 20, 2015 at 11:47 PM

Right now I just want to hug my hike mates! This hike was very fun and will always mean a lot to me. I was pretty nervous to even go on this hike because my foot had been quite sore for three days preceding this. I decided to attempt it and I am glad I did. The day was close to perfect. The wild weather was just the icing on the cake. (pun intended) My foot hurt pretty bad by the end of the day however Sunday and Monday have passed and now it seems to be almost healed. <3 <3 <3

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