Meeting Time: 12:30 AM

Max # People: 12

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

Difficulty Level: Strenuous

Mt Washington: elevation (highest point) 6,288ft, distance to highest is 4.2 miles, total trip distance 7.34 miles.

For Trail descriptions refer to the AMC guidebook or attached ALLTRAILS link.

http://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mount-washington-sunrise-loop-04ecb1f

This trip is considered STRENOUS.

• AT NIGHT (HEADLAMP REQUIRED)
• Steep grade
• Consistent and steady pace
• Distance/elevation
• Not advised for first time hikers

Group will meet at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center 12:30 am and depart up the trail at 1 am SHARP. Sunrise is at 5:45am (Full Moon on August 11th 2022)

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74505

PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: White Mountains can have unpredictable and extreme weather changes year-round. It is recommended that hikers have extra dry clothing and wind protection. Always have water and food. If you need suggestions on what to bring, PLEASE ASK!!

It is also highly recommended to bring a BLISTER KIT (DIY kits online).

For this trip it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor.

Group Size It is not fun leaving folks out of trips.

• If you cannot attend, PLEASE cancel so others may join.
• If you are on the waiting list, please contact me days prior to the trip, most likely there is room and if needed this trail will allow us to break the group into two smaller groups.
• Dogs are the FULL responsibility of the owner and cannot interfere with the hike or the participants. This hike may not be ideal for dogs because of other dogs and hikers.
• This trail is narrow and steep. It is up to the owner. A leash (close at hand) is highly recommended (also required in WMNF).

Decreasing the impact to the environment is always a priority! Please plan to “carry in and carry out” all items. It may also be possible to collect other hikers’ debris along the way.

Weather: If weather is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Thursday prior by 6pm. If there is a cancellation, it will include a rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity.  For the current weather on this hike use the following link: www.mountwashington.org

Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. No one wants to be injured or put other in harms way. Always be prepared. Know your limits. Any questions feel free to contact the hike leader.

Group will meet at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center 12:30 am and depart up the trail at 1 am SHARP.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74505

Because of trip preparation the trip leader is unable to provide a ride for this trip.

There are a variety of OVERNIGHT accommodations in the local area. Contact hike leader if you need details. Any group overnight accommodations will be posted if available.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74505

Because of trip preparation the trip leader is unable to provide a ride for this trip.

There are a variety of OVERNIGHT accommodations in the local area. Contact hike leader if you need details. Any group overnight accommodations will be posted if available.

Group member BOBCAT has opened his home in Franconia for partiipents on this trip. Please contact him directly for details. Staying in one place makes it much easy for maintaining time frames.