Trip report
Flags on th 48: North Twin
Hiking/Walk DATE: 09/14/2013 - 09/14/2013
Trip/Event Location: Twin Mountain, NH
US
Trip Leader(s): markus24 , HikerBiker
Max # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
The Twins are two lofty peaks that rise above the Pemigewasset Wilderness, offering spectacular views. We will be hiking to North Twin.
If you like a good challenge and beautiful views, then this ...
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at:
From the south, take I-93 north through Franconia Notch and get off at exit 35 onto Route 3 North. Go about 7.4 miles, and take a right onto Haystack Road (FR304). Continue on Haystack Road for 2.5 miles to the parking area.
Please arrive before 8:30 am and be ready to begin the hike promptly at 8:30.
Trip Report/Photos
Thanks to Rick and Mark for organizing another great Flags on the 48! Brian and Chuck got the flag raised at the top of the mountain by noon - great effort considering we left the trailhead much later than planned. The cloud cover kept the flag from being seen from other mountains. But there were many other hikers passing through, and most knew about the memorial of 9-11.
There are 28 photos in Album (Note: Move mouse pointer over larger pic and click on NEXT for better viewing)
What Members Are Saying About This Trip/Event
- Thanks Mark and Ricky for a wet and wild hike to N.Twin. What a great way to honor those who have fallen for the rest of us to live free. - outsider
- The barefoot challenge on this hike was the combination of wet with cold temperature - my feet did not have a chance to warm up with the temperature in the 40's and 50's. The two hours at the top gave my feet a chance to dry; but the colder temperature and lack of activity made me feel cold all over. Thankfully, the hike down the mountain warmed me up all over - no cold feet. I suspect the afternoon temperature helped, too. - snowsurfer
- North Twin Mountain hike was another successful barefoot adventure. The trail is much easier than the trail up Mount Oceaola, which had lots of sections with sharp gravel. Barefeet worked well for this hike's very wet weather. It drizzled pretty much the entire trip. I didn't care much about stepping through deep mud, puddles, and streams. And crossing the river was certainly safer by wading than balancing on the fallen tree, and wading the river barefoot was better than getting boots soaked. - snowsurfer
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