Tag Archives: White Mountains
Hiking Mount Pemigewasset in New Hampshire’s Franconia Notch State Park
Mount Pemigewasset is a prominent peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, located at the southern end of Franconia Notch State Park near the villages of Lincoln and Woodstock. At 2,557 feet, Mount Pemigewasset is known for its distinctive profile and stunning view, not its height. The most popular route to the summit is […]
Hiking Mount Tom, Mount Field, and Mount Avalon in the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Mount Tom (4,051’) and Mount Field (4,327’) are two of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks. Each offers a unique and different experience in the White Mountains. Mount Tom’s wooded summit lacks a view, but it’s an interesting hike nevertheless. Meanwhile, Mount Field offers sweeping vistas that make the climb seem like a small price to pay […]
Hiking Imp Face and Enjoying the Epic Views of Mount Washington on the Imp Trail Loop
Tucked away in from the hustle and bustle at the height of Pinkham Notch at the northern end of the Notch, the Imp Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire offers a thrilling and scenic adventure for hikers. This 6.5-mile loop trail winds its way through dense forest, rocky slopes, and beautiful views. The […]
Hiking Arethusa Falls & Frankenstein Cliff Loop in NH
The Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop offers amazing views from high cliffs and a majestic waterfall in New Hampshire’s Crawford Notch State Park. The loop is a moderate hike that begins at the trailhead parking area on Route 302. For this hike, I took the loop counterclockwise, starting with the climb up Frankenstein Cliff. […]
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.
Backpacking the Pemi Loop in the White Mountains
The 32-mile long Pemi Loop includes the Franconia Ridge Trail, the Garfield Ridge Trail and the Bondcliff Trail from the Lincoln Woods Trailhead. That trek includes the summits of Mount Flume, Mount Liberty, Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Mount Garfield, South Twin Mountain, Mount Bond, and Bondcliff Mountains. Thunderstorms caused a change in plans (and we’d […]
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.
Off the beaten path in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with the Ice Gulch
Ice Gulch is located in Randolph, New Hampshire, just to the north of the very popular Appalachia Trailhead, but it feels like a world away from the crowds and trails there. The trails to the north of Appalachian are little used, quiet, and explore a number of unique areas. On this trip, explored the Ice […]
The Tripyramids of New Hampshire – Middle and North Tripyramid Hike – 2 of the NH48
Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire. They both are part of the NH48 Challenge, as peaks in New Hampshire that rise above 4,000 feet in elevation.
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 […]
Jeff Senterman 