Event Location: Bartlett NH
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Meeting Time: 9:00 AM
Max # People: 12
Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level:
Strenuous
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Fun, exercise and great views from THREE summits!
At 3,119 ft., Mt. Crawford is not even a four thousand footer, but its location makes it a wonderful vantage point from which to view the White Mountains, if it's a clear day. Mount Crawford has magnificent views of Mount Washington and of 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 with 5.0 miles roundtrip and 2100 feet elevation gain. You have the option to turn back at this point on your own.
We'll continue 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 a book time 3:30. The whole trip is quite longer with 10.8 miles with 3,400 feet elevation gain and a book time of 7 hours. [Please note that we always exceed book time being a group trip.]
This is a 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.
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.
Mt. Crawford is reached by the Davis Path, one of the oldest hiking trails in the White Mountains. The trail was completed by Nathaniel Davis in 1845 as a bridle a path to the summit of Mt. Washington. The trail fell to disuse in the 1850's and was brought back as a footpath in 1910 by the AMC.
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
Outdoor Fitness Level: Strenuous
Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
Trip/event post: Goal tomorrow is to hit the trail 9AM sharp as our participants have a long drive home and Mo and I need to pick up our dogs at 5:30PM. See you tomorrow.
Latest report for Sunday: mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. "Stay!"
Thanks for letting me know, guys. I look forward to seeing you Sunday at 9AM. For anyone who is not planning to attend, please un-sign or let me know. It is important to be considerate and not have the group wait for you if you don't plan to come. I will E-mail my contact info. Looking forward to a pleasant hike this Sunday!
Also planning on attending
Hi Fred, I'm planning to attend Sunday.
Hike is being rescheduled to Sunday. Send me a message to let me know if you will attend. Depending on how many are still interested, I can decide on keeping the hike for Sunday or just cancelling. I will assume those who don't reply are not interested in attending. I'll be out today but will check back tonight and make a final decision then.
Hi guys. Expect this hike to be rescheduled for this Sunday. I will send you an E-mail with more details.
