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Trip report

Crotched Mtn./5.9 miles/Scenic Views

Hiking/Walk DATE: 06/16/2013 - 06/16/2013

Trip/Event Location: Greenfiled, NH
US

Trip Leader(s):

Max # People: 15

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

Difficulty Level: Moderate

This is a dog friendly hike. Although one doesn't need to have a dog to come on this hike one should keep in mind that there will be dogs running around loose off leash on this hike. So if the idea of...

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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: If you have a GPS coordinates for the parking area are: 42.979053, -71.877020. The address is Crotched Mtn. Rehabilitation Center, Crotched Mtn. Road, Greenfield, NH 03047. 1. In Manchester, NH in between exits 5 and 6 heading north or south on I-93 get onto I-293 to follow NH 101 W.//// 2. In Bedford where the highway for 101 W ends an a two way road starts: Turn left to stay on NH-101 W for 17.6 mi//// 3. At the traffic light turn left onto NH-101 W/?Elm St for 0.8 mi//// 4. At the traffic light take the 1st right onto Wilton Rd (opposite the Irving Gas Station) for 0.5 mi//// 5. Continue onto Main St for 0.7 mi//// 6. Continue onto NH-31 N/?Forest Rd for 10.6 mi//// 7. Turn right onto NH-31 N/?Sawmill Rd for 0.8 mi//// 8. Take the 1st right onto Crotched Mountain Rd. (At the sign for Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center) Destination will be on the left at 1.5 mi.
Trip Report/Photos

3 people and 2 dogs showed up for the hike with one no show. Weather wise it turned out to be a good day to hike. At the beginning it was a little cool but as soon as the hike started every one was plenty warm. It didn't take long for the views to start with very little effort to get to them at all with a clearing that offered 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains along with a viewing platform with a map of the mountains. Further up the views continued to impress as there were several clearings along the ridge line that afforded more views of the mountains for longer distances where one could also see what views were on the other side of the mountain. It ended up being a relaxed, intimate hike. As there were ups and downs over several peaks the ascent was spread out through out the hike and broken up making for a pleasant hike.

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Members That Participated

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Eric.Cohen

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Lambertville, NJ

United States

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Member Since: 09/27/2012

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goldnwolf

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate

St. Petersburg / Pittsburgh , NH

United States

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Last Login: 01/06/2024 05:03 PM
Member Since: 10/30/2001

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Comment: Dave , i live 2 miles from the trailhead. if you want to all meet here that's cool. 10 acres , pool , dog friendly ( i have 3 ) , I will be bringing my youngest dog just fyi. -brad.