joshco8
New member
Hello,
I'm interested in gaining information on this loop trip which I read about in a book. Seems like a nice trip with a lot of variety. Here are my concerns and questions...
(Trip outline for July: Day 1, Start at Roaring Brook Campground to Russell Pond Camp. Day 2, Northwest Basin Trail to Davis Pond Camp. Day 3, Continue over Hamlin Peak back to Roaring Brook Campground.)
1. It seems like there are a lot of brook crossings on this trip. Are these dangerous, i.e: deep, fast running water? It seems like there is a knee deep crossing on the Russel Pond Trail, then another tough crossing at Wassataquoik Stream on the Northwest Basin Trail. What are some of your experiences with these crossings? And is it better to take the Wassataquoik Trail in wet weather?
2. What are the climbs like on this route? Especially the climb to Davis Pond and the climb up and down Hamlin Peak. I will be doing this trip with my fiancee, we are experienced backpackers, but I don't want her to call off the wedding if the trip kicks her butt, ha!
3. What are the campsites like on this trip? We like to pitch a tent rather than stay in a lean-to. I know Russell Pond has some tent sites. Does Davis Pond have tent sites or do you need to stay in the lean-to?
4. Any other advice/experiences anyone can give me about this trip would be wonderful.
Thanks,
Josh
I'm interested in gaining information on this loop trip which I read about in a book. Seems like a nice trip with a lot of variety. Here are my concerns and questions...
(Trip outline for July: Day 1, Start at Roaring Brook Campground to Russell Pond Camp. Day 2, Northwest Basin Trail to Davis Pond Camp. Day 3, Continue over Hamlin Peak back to Roaring Brook Campground.)
1. It seems like there are a lot of brook crossings on this trip. Are these dangerous, i.e: deep, fast running water? It seems like there is a knee deep crossing on the Russel Pond Trail, then another tough crossing at Wassataquoik Stream on the Northwest Basin Trail. What are some of your experiences with these crossings? And is it better to take the Wassataquoik Trail in wet weather?
2. What are the climbs like on this route? Especially the climb to Davis Pond and the climb up and down Hamlin Peak. I will be doing this trip with my fiancee, we are experienced backpackers, but I don't want her to call off the wedding if the trip kicks her butt, ha!
3. What are the campsites like on this trip? We like to pitch a tent rather than stay in a lean-to. I know Russell Pond has some tent sites. Does Davis Pond have tent sites or do you need to stay in the lean-to?
4. Any other advice/experiences anyone can give me about this trip would be wonderful.
Thanks,
Josh