Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

Max # People: 12

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

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Mt. Kearsage North [3268'] is an open ledgy summit featuring panoramic views is most directions. We'll utilize the Mt. Kearsage Trail up and back. While the distance to the summit is fairly short, the significant elevation gain compressed into that distance puts this climb on par with many 4,000 footers.    

Total Distance and Elevation Gain:  6.2 miles with approximately 2600 feet in accumulative elevation gain.

We will be hiking in winter conditions at a moderate pace with time to enjoy the scenery. There will be ice and snow. This is a pretty popular trail, so chances are the snow will be packed down, but you may bring snowshoes just in case. Parking at the trailhead is limited and may require parking along the road. 

Please have the appropriate gear/clothing to hike this time of year and the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm. We recommend WINTER hiking boots, MicroSpikes, wool hat, gloves, hand warmers, rain/wind gear, warm layers, NO COTTON. Carry at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks.

Positive energy, positive conversation. Leave the politics and current news events at home, please. We can talk about pretty trees and bunny rabbits.

If you have to cancel, please reach out to me. Otherwise you will have us all waiting for you in the cold. TSK TSK