Event Location: Bartlett NH
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Meeting Time: 8:00 AM
Max # People: 20
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Moderate to Strenuous
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Fun, exercise and great views from THREE summits!
At 3,119 ft., Mt. Crawford offers a wonderful vantage point from which to view Mount Washington and the ridges that extend south of it, of Crawford Notch, and of the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The hike to its summit is short, but steep; Many will be satisfied with the trip to Mt. Crawford which is 5.0 miles roundtrip and 2100 feet elevation gain. You have the option to turn back at this point on your own orcontinue another 2.5 miles [each way] to the Giant Stairs, with its excellent views to the south. The grade is much easier, with no really steep sections. On the return we'll check out Mount Resolution that has a wide ledge providing a 180-degree panorama with a real wilderness feel.
The round trip to the summit of Mt. Crawford is 5.0 miles with 2,100 feet elevation gain and estimated hike time of 3:30 hrs depending on group speed. The whole trip is quite longer with 10.8 miles with 3,400 feet elevation gain and hike time of 7 hours.
Plan on meeting at 7:45AM as we will start moving at 8AM.
EVALUATE YOUR FITNESS LEVEL! This is a fairly strenuous trip. Even if you are in good shape, expect to be seriously challenged. Hiking will be on hilly, rugged terrain with several steep sections. Breaks will be of short duration. There is a longer break for lunch.
Bring plenty of water, snacks and footwear with good traction.
This hike is meant as a positive experience, so please leave discussions about politics or negative events at home. Enjoy the moment with nature and friends.
To make this historic and rewarding hike, drive about 6 miles west from Bartlett on US 302. Watch for a stone house known as Notchland Inn on the left above a railroad crossing for old US 302, now bypassed. A short distance beyond this, you'll see the Davis Path sign on the right. Turn right into the large parking area.
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate to Strenuous
