Trip report

New Year Day Hike

4000 Footer DATE: 01/04/2025 - 01/01/2025

Trip/Event Location: LINCOLN, NH
US

Trip Leader(s): Twigs , SteveNH

Max # People: 10

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

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

Meeting up in the parking lot of the Basion cascades southbound, we will take the Franconia bike trail south till it meets up with thw Liberty spring trail. Then follow that and summit Mt. Liberty. ...
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Meeting at the southbound basin cascade trail head parking area
Trip Report/Photos
Featured Photo Starting at the trail head for 8am temps were starting to climb into the positive single digits. As we started to climb the air had an effect on our breathing allowing us to take our time up to the summit. The views from the top were amazing, winds were strong with guts blowing other off thier stable stance. The estimated wind chill at the summit was around -35F to -40F. After the summit we headed back into the trees to the tent sites along Liberty Springs trail, where we had lunch. 3 of us had hot soup in out thermos, while one used his hot coco to thaw out his frozen soild grilled chicken breast. After hiking back to the cars we all were spent and ready for a hot shower... Thanks guys for sharing this amazing day with me for my birthday, best gift.

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What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event

  • Thank you Jason for leading us on yet another amazing hike! The views at the summit were absolutely spectacular. My first experience with 'butt sliding' was a blast! As always, the company during the hike made it even more wonderful. Thanks guys! - SteveNH

Members That Participated

sustaining member
Twigs

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Townsend, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 02/12/2026 06:38 PM
  • Member Since: 08/18/2022
sustaining member
SteveNH

Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous


Hollis, NH


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 01/16/2026 08:06 AM
  • Member Since: 08/05/2024
sustaining member
Don59

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Townsend, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 02/09/2026 09:02 AM
  • Member Since: 09/07/2023
sustaining member
Bobcat

Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous


Upton, MA


United States
  • Online Status: OFFLINE
  • Last Login: 02/13/2026 01:01 AM
  • Member Since: 12/16/2008
SteveNH Jan 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM

Comment: Thank you Jason for leading us on yet another amazing hike! The views at the summit were absolutely spectacular. My first experience with 'butt sliding' was a blast! As always, the company during the hike made it even more wonderful. Thanks guys!
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