Date of Hike: 11/5/2012
Trail Conditions: Some muddy areas down low, a few inches of snow higher up with some icy patches, a few blowdowns on Ridge trail only.
Special Equipment Required: Microspikes required for upper elevations (~3500+), goggles for summit
Comments: Snowed lighly most of the...
Date of Hike: 12/6/10
Trail Conditions: Some mud on flat section and lower portion next to brook. 5" powder down low, 12+" near treeline. Icy rocks near and above treeline. 2 or 3 blowdowns easily circumnavigated.
Special Equipment Required: Microspikes used for entire hike, at least that...
Ascending AND descending
I should have mentioned that the plan would be to do and up and back. The issue is that we'll be hiking in some snow and if our tracks are covered the trail may be hard to find especially around treeline.
I do remember a decent corridor most of the way up. Thank you...
I've only ascended Skookumchuck trail in summer, and I'm wondering how difficult it could be to follow in a descent in the snow, assuming tracks got covered. How are the blazes?
Thanks.
Looking for info on good strenuous dayhikes possible from either Brandon Gap or Middlebury Gap. What are the ridgelines like, and are there opportunities for loops or lollipop routes?
Thanks.
I have the Gazetteer, and it points out established campsites and ones that require landowner permission. Regarding the Public Reserve Lands, as long as you're cooking on a stove and don't have a fire, is it OK to just go in 1/4 to 1/5 mile into the woods and camp, assuming you'll be following...
Camping near Whiteface Mt, NH ?
Are there adequate places to camp near the Ferncroft parking area that are not too far of a hike in, and 1/4 mile off of the trail ? Not sure about private property and/or flat terrain. Thanks for help.
-Metacomet
Need specifics for camping reg's around Success Pond Rd. Are there sections where camping about 1/4 -1/2 mile off road are not permitted ? If so, what about at least 1/4 mile off any trails starting from the road ? WMNF parking permit required ? Any info helpful. Thanks.