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9/11 Memorial Hike Meeting Time: 8:00 AM Event Coordinator: nhclimber03264Woodstock , NH Max # People: 15 Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous |
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SUMMARY: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” — Henry David Thoreau, Walden. September 11th 2022 – Flags on the 48 Mt Moosilauke Loop: Via the Beaver Brook and Benton Trails. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mt-moosilauke-beaver-and-benton-8ede06e This trip is considered MODERATE to STRENUOUS. Group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on route 112 at 8am and depart by 8:20. Trail Details and Distances: The Beaver Brook trail is a steep access to Moosilauke and affords amazing views and access to several waterfalls. Trail will level out once reaching the ridge. If time and weather allow the trip may include the search for a WWII bomber that crashed near the summit. This hike also is scheduled as a memorial to September 11th and many people will gather to mark the occasion. Group will travel down the Benton Trail which is far more gentler than the Beaver Brook ascent. PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: White Mountains can and do have unpredictable and extreme weather changes year-round. Do not be fooled by lower elevation weather. Weather in higher elevations can be very tricky and unstable. A major portion of this trip is exposed above tree line, there is no shelter or water access. It is recommended that hikers: 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. Weather: The weather for this trip will be monitored the week prior. If it is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Friday prior by 6pm. If it is a cancellation, it will include a rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity. For weather details; 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. After trip social: Social gathering is possible and welcome. There are several food and beverage options. Pizza and tail gate gathering could be arranged if folks wish to do so. Discussion is open to possible overnight arrangements. Resources used to plan this trip: Group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on route 112 at 8am and depart by 8:20. |
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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on route 112 at 8am and depart by 8:20. Where to meet: Trail head is approximately 6 miles west of Lincoln NH (Exit 32) If you need a food, fuel or bathroom stop Exit 26, on Route 25 is an Irving station with food and fuel. Be advised that prices will be affordable compared to Lincoln NH **Because of trip preparation the trip leader is unable to provide a ride for this trip. |