SUMMARY:

This is it!  On the 5th and final hike of the GetFit series, we will be hiking a 4K footer.   Not to worry, it is not a difficult 4K, but it is a good one.  

Mount Tom is located in Grafton County in the White Mountain National Forest. From the summit, there are some great views to the south, west, and north. The actual summit is fairly void of trees except to the east.
The hike up from Crawford Depot is absolutely beautiful. There are several stream crossings with lots of small waterfalls. The trails are clearly marked and well maintained.

Mount Tom is the northernmost 4000-footer in the Willey Range.  

We will have lunch on the summit, and afterwards hikers will have the option to join me to hike over to tag Mt. Field before heading down to the trailhead.  This is not required as part of the hike and is only for those who also want to tag field as it is so close to Mt. Tom.  Rick has already tagged this peak and will lead those who do not wish to hike the additional 1-2 miles to summit Mt. Field.

Stuff To Bring:

•Non-cotton clothing [synthetics/wool]
•Layers
•Rain Gear
•Proper footwear [hiking shoes/boots]
•At least 2 liters of water
•Sunscreen/Sunglasses
•Lunch/snacks

Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:

Will we meet at the  AMC Highland Center parking lot in Crawford Notch.

If you use a car GPS, here are the parking lot coordinates (in degrees and minutes):
   N 44 13.159
   W 71 24.653
  
Driving Directions

From central and south-central New Hampshire (Manchester, Concord, etc.):
    Take Interstate 93 North to Route 3 North (Exit 35).
    Take Route 3 North to Route 302 East (near Twin Mountain).
    Take Route 302 East approximately 10 miles to the Highland Center, located roadside right on Route 302. Continue past the Highland Center for Crawford Depot.

From eastern and southeastern New Hampshire (Portsmouth, etc.):
    Take Spaulding Turnpike North to Route 16 North.
    Take Route 16 to Route 302 West (in Glen).
    Take Route 302 West approximately 21 miles to the Highland Center, located roadside left on Route 302, just past the Crawford Depot.

From Boston and its suburbs:
    Take Interstate 93 North to central New Hampshire.
    Follow directions above for central New Hampshire.

From Portland, Maine:
    Take Route 302 West to the Crawford Notch Depot Visitor Center, located roadside left on Route 302. Lodging Option: Mike was nice enough to let us use his house for the weekend in Waterville Valley. We have 8 bunks available with linen for Friday and/or Saturday night for $20. You can use the kitchen facilities and store beverages/food in the fridge. There is coffee available in the morning and a continental breakfast. Contact one of us to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT GUYS.