Recent content by sschiffman

Date of Hike: Friday, July 25 Trail Conditions: Wet in places: especially a few tenths of a mile below junction with Kinsman Ridge Trail, and along Kinsman Ridge. Special Equipment Required: none Comments: Clear weather, but this was the day after the deluge. The very bottom of the Hi-Cannon...

Pretty much same as TDawg's post earlier this week. But more melting has occurred so the "iffy" snow patches were pretty well maneuverable around. Magnificent views from the ridge (which is completely clear of snow). I had strapped on a pair of black Yaxtrax just as snow patches started but...

dublin trail Dublin trail is my favorite - old limited parking area meant few hikers - don't know what new trailhead will bring!

Thanks! I'll probably follow the same route you both did, too.

Thanks! Thanks for your reply

Does anyone know conditions up on Franconia Ridge? I am thinking of heading up there this week...

Would it do more harm than good if folks started to do different/new "off-trail" routes up the "trailess" of the 46? My brother Hank and I remember how we did Couchie 35 years ago - a bunch of kids with a map, compass. No guidebook (reading wasn't our strength) - just plunge off some trail...