Meeting Time: 11:00 AM
Event Coordinator: GandalfMax # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
SUMMARY: Mt. Chocorua is one of the most beautiful mountains in New Hampshire ~ there is no better place to enjoy a nice day! At 3500', Chocorua isn't a big peak, but enjoys a bare rocky peak with spectacular 360 degree views and is one of the most popular peaks in the White Mountains. The good news is that it's off season so we it will be less crowded. If the weather is nice, we'll spend plenty of time to enjoy the summit and also check out the summit of Middle Sister. The trail up is mostly in the woods and sheltered; but when you emerge onto the rocky summit, the views are great! We will be hiking this mountain from the Kancamagus Highway. Roundtrip is about 7.6 miles and 6 hours book time. It is a moderate to strenuous hike, but more on the moderate side. We'll also take the side loop on the way up at around 1.5 miles that provides a nice side trip to Champney and Pitcher Falls that should be flowing real good this time of year. We don't want to miss the falls! At 2.4 miles there is good outlook to the north, just before the switchbacks and steeper climbing begin. At 3.1 miles, we'll turn left to follow the Champney Falls Cutoff to bring us to the summit of Middle Sister. We'll probably have lunch here. Then we'll continue to the summit of Mt. Chocorua. After The Hike: Everyone is welcome back at our house in Waterville Valley to socialize around the deck and enjoy a home cooked meal with dessert! It's BYOB and it costs $5 per person. Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at my house near Waterville Valley, NH for Saturday night for $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 me ASAP to reserve a bunk!
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Mt. Chocorua is one of the most beautiful mountains in New Hampshire ~ there is no better place to enjoy a nice day! At 3500', Chocorua isn't a big peak, but enjoys a bare rocky peak with spectacular 360 degree views and is one of the most popular peaks in the White Mountains. The good news is that it's off season so we it will be less crowded. If the weather is nice, we'll spend plenty of time to enjoy the summit and also check out the summit of Middle Sister. The trail up is mostly in the woods and sheltered; but when you emerge onto the rocky summit, the views are great! We will be hiking this mountain from the Kancamagus Highway. Roundtrip is about 7.6 miles and 6 hours book time. It is a moderate to strenuous hike, but more on the moderate side. We'll also take the side loop on the way up at around 1.5 miles that provides a nice side trip to Champney and Pitcher Falls that should be flowing real good this time of year. We don't want to miss the falls! At 2.4 miles there is good outlook to the north, just before the switchbacks and steeper climbing begin. At 3.1 miles, we'll turn left to follow the Champney Falls Cutoff to bring us to the summit of Middle Sister. We'll probably have lunch here. Then we'll continue to the summit of Mt. Chocorua. After The Hike: Everyone is welcome back at our house in Waterville Valley to socialize around the deck and enjoy a home cooked meal with dessert! It's BYOB and it costs $5 per person. Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at my house near Waterville Valley, NH for Saturday night for $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 me ASAP to reserve a bunk!