Tag Archives: NH Hiking
Western Mahoosuc Ridge Loop
The 13.5-mile loop hike on the Mahoosuc Trail’s western section may lack grand views, but offers a sense of wilderness adventure. Following part of the Appalachian Trail, the route includes steady climbs, diverse terrains, and about 3,900 feet of elevation gain. Expect challenging conditions and plan for a longer hike than anticipated.
Giant Falls in the White Mountains doesn’t disappoint
The hike to Giant Falls via the Peabody Brook Trail is a scenic and moderately challenging hike that offers beautiful views of 80-foot tall Giant Falls not too far from the village of Gorham in the northern White Mountains.
Hiking the Wildcats
The Wildcats are a rugged section of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire that offers some amazing views of Mount Washington and the Presidentials in the White Mountains. The trail is a mix of rocky, steep, and muddy sections that is definitely on the difficult side of hikes in this region. We hiked the Wildcats […]
Mount Madison (5,366′) – NH 4000 Footer – Via Howker Ridge Trail
Standing tall at 5,366 feet in elevation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Mount Madison is the northernmost mountain in the Presidential Range. We began at the Appalachia Trailhead on Route 2, just outside of Gorham, NH. Note that this is a very busy trailhead and it fills up fast. We arrived around 7:45 […]
Hiking the Northeast’s highest peak
With friends visiting from Oklahoma who had never hiked in the northeast, what better introduction is there than Mount Washington? Part of our trip was based out of our NH place, so all was perfect, except for the monsoonal rainy season we seemed to have for most of July. Even so, we squeaked out a […]
Hiking NH’s Percy Peaks
The Percy Peaks are two of the most iconic mountains of New Hampshire’s north country. They rise above Groveton and Stark and their open rocky slopes make them stand out from quite some distance. North Percy is the higher of the two peaks at 3,430′, while South Percy tops out at 3,234′. I’m particularly fond […]
Jeff Senterman 