It is our goal to traverse each of the 48 4,000 footers in one continuous and unsupported hike, and by using the most direct route as possible. If this is you, your time to shine is starting soon time to get in shape. A worcester man has completed the vaunted mountain hiking challenge known as the white mountain grid, hiking all 48 4,000 foot new hampshire peaks in each calendar month, in a fastest known time. The pemigewasset loop pemi loop is a 31 mile loop hike in new hampshires white mountains. Its too long, its too far out of the way, its too flat, and its too hard are just a few of the reasons people give when somebody suggests hiking owls head, mount isolation, or mount cabot. You can earn a hiking patch for hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footers, also known as the nh48. This was the one remaining mountain i had in my nh 48 4k footer list. So i now have a steady schedule and can plan my hikes.
Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. We would love to help you check off boxes in the mountain ranges of new hampshire. The pemi loop hike the best multiday hike in the white. Tecumseh stands at 4,003 feet, the shortest of the amcs 4,000 footers list. Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. At that time, peaks such as hancock, owls head, and west bond were. Worcester hiker philip carcia completes white mountain. Complete guide to the pemi loop the best of nhs white. The list also know as the 48 and nh 48 is recognize by the amc four thousand footer club. Hiking the winter 48 4000 footers of new hampshire holistic hiking. I have added some articles that i have written over the years. This was the one remaining mountain i had in my nh.
The forecast called for a partly cloudy day, so i gambled and hit the road. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. The pemigewasset loop pemi loop is a 31 mile loop hike in new hampshire s white mountains. I feel at home outdoors, and the more time i spent on the trail, in the mountains, or on the river, the more i loved it. Color in and personalize your hiking trails, including all fortyeight nh 4000 footers and the appalachian trail, with this hand drawn print of the white mountains hiking trails in new hampshire. Note that this list is not the same as the mathematicallyderived new hampshire 4000 footer threshold list also hosted on this site. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. But, hikers putting off these three new hampshire 4,000 footers are missing out. All of the new hampshire 4,000 footers can be hiked in a single day, but many hikers prefer to spend a night at one of the huts when doing some of the remoter peaks, and others just go to the huts as a destination. As part of our make no plans weekend a couple weekends ago we strolled over to hike mt hale in new hampshire. Jan 10, 2014 philip werner new hampshire peakbagging lists 4000 footer patch my friend joe has this saying, leave no stragglers, which is his mantra for hiking the white mountain 4000 footers in a time and energy efficient way.
Hike owls head mountain nh 4000 footer 4025 feet owls. A free guidebook to backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers that climbs all 48 high peaks in a series of multiday backpacking trips. Welcome to a supportive, encouraging group of people interested in hiking the 48 tallest mountains above. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains mostly in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation.
Eli lives in windsor, vermont and works fulltime as the dartmouth college photographer in hanover, new hampshire. After completing the nh 4,000 footers, i was looking for a good way to visualize the trails i. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. The pemi wilderness is surrounded by various hiking trails that make up the entire loop. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers is a different experience than day hiking them and an excellent way to experience the history and scenic beauty of this incredible region. Owls head is a 4,025 foot mountain in the white mountains. A guide to peak bagging the easiest nh 4000footers for newer hikers. I cannot wait to get back on the trails again and continue to recover and get my full strength back. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire. This is the official amc list, which appears to have a couple of inconsistencies in the way peaks are included on the list related to prominence data on the usgs topographic maps. Hiking the winter 48 4000 footers of new hampshire youtube. Hikers will end up climbing at least 8 of nh s 4000 footers, and gaining over 9,000 feet in elevation during the trip. New england peak bagging list excel workbook just your. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer.
Washington a great deal more if you build up to it with easier climbs in areas of less exposure to potentially severe. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains mostly in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation a 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of 200 feet prominence. The nh 48 4000 footers and 8 tips for finishing them. New england 4000 footers amc four thousand footer club white mountain national forest 4000 footers nh amc four thousand footer club maine 4000 footers vermont 4000 footers. The loop is most frequently hiked in 2 or 3 days, but some athletes tackle all the. New england 4000 footers hike nh me vt mountains 4000.
The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. Hike new hampshires 4,000 footers northeast mountaineering. By the time i reached the trailhead, it was mostly cloudy, but had been both sunny and gloomy. Philip werner new hampshire peakbagging lists 4000 footer patch my friend joe has this saying, leave no stragglers, which is his mantra for hiking the white mountain 4000 footers in a time and energy efficient way. All criteria is determined by the appalachian mountain club amc. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by.
A 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of 200 feet prominence. You may also want to check out other lists in new hampshire and beyond. These 48 peaks comprise the list of mountains with summits 4000 ft or higher in the new hampshire white mountains as defined by the amc four. Details about the areas unique climate and geology.
This book describes all of the trails that climb each peak. Climbing new hampshires 48 4,000 footers fills that gap by informing adventurersfrom the freshlybooted novice to the grizzled mountaineerabout each of new hampshires 48 iconic mountains that top out at over 4,000 feet. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshire. The best guidebook for hiking the nh 4000 footers if you are serious about hiking new hampshire s 4000 footers in winter, then you absolutely need to own this fantastic guidebook. Mt waumbek is one of the easiest 4ks in new hampshire. Jul, 2014 i was very glad to get back into the woods and to continue my trek towards the completion of nh s 4,000 footers. Guide to hiking new hampshires 48 4000footers redline guiding. Apr 25, 2018 seeing that cabot is a halfday outing for many, you can easily broaden the loop to add two peaks from the new hampshire hundred highest list.
This book describes all of the trails that climb each peak, and includes critical notes of what to be careful of if you hike these peaks in winter. Hike the white mountain 48 4000 footers in this order ridjit. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshire s white mountains andrea davis april 4, 2019 the term easy isnt typically the first word that comes to mind when talking about the nh48 4000 footer list. The 48 4000 footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire.
Book time estimates hiking time in the mountains based on 30 minutes for every mile, plus 30 minutes for every 1,000 feet of ascent. Heres what to tell your friends next time they start making excuses for skipping these hidden gems. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer list. Mar 07, 2018 hiking the winter 48 4000 footers of new hampshire. White mountain 4000 footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. Throughout my small journey through new hampshire, i certainly learned some lessons on hiking the nh 48 4000 footers. Hike owls head mountain nh 4000 footer 4025 feet owls head. It is part of the pemigewasset wilderness along with mount hancock, south hancock mountain and mount carrigain it is one of the only nh 48 4,000 footers without a maintained trail to the summit. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountain 4000 footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000 footer climbs. This is well below book time, so i was happy to see that. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Hey meb, i did the maine 4000 footers as a backpacking trip in october of last year. I cannot wait to get back on the trails again and continue to. While we should all have a healthy fear of these mountains, especially in winter, all of these peaks can be climbed if you have the proper gear, the necessary skills, and favorable weather conditions. For most hikers, it takes several years or sometimes even decades to accomplish this goal. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire. The trailhead sits at the base of waterville valley ski area, only 75 feet from the lodge. I was very glad to get back into the woods and to continue my trek towards the completion of nh s 4,000 footers. Ready to hike the 4000footers of the white mountains. The most important factor in the difficulty of the trip is the altitude gain of around 4,000 feet from base to summit. Mount tecumseh is another one of the easier 4000 foot peaks in the white mountains. This goal is getting me out there everyday i can, and pushing my limits and making me do the things i. Another option is a pointtopoint hike traversing cabot and waumbek, with a car stashed at the end for a quadbusting, 16mile day with almost 5,000 feet of climbing. Plan for at least 6 hours up and down, but the views at the summit were the most spectacular that i have experienced thus far.
Presidential, cartermoriah, franconia ridge, twin, sandwich, kinsman, willey, pilot, pliny or the pemigewasset wilderness. Jul 01, 2018 as part of our make no plans weekend a couple weekends ago we strolled over to hike mt hale in new hampshire. Climbing new hampshire s 48 4,000 footers fills that gap by informing adventurersfrom the freshlybooted novice to the grizzled mountaineerabout each of new hampshire s 48 iconic mountains that top out at over 4,000 feet. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners trail to summit. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshires white. My ladyfriend, susan, and i drove to lincoln, new hampshire, on my 46th birthday during a rainstorm. I finally have a job that has nights and weekends and many 3 day weekends off. But so many hikers have been there, that the trail is obvious. I couldnt ask for more on my final hike of the nh 4000 footer list. I wasnt really sure if i should post in the nh sub or in here, so i just posted in here cause i figured more hiking focused. If you start at the waterville valley ski area you can be back at your car within just a few hours. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire northeast.
The amc huts are much cheaper in winter and also for a short time period during the spring and fall shoulder. Completing the 48 4,000 footers in new hampshire is an amazing accomplishment. Hiking the 48 4000 footers of nh in winter all of the 4000 footers of new hampshire can be hiked in winter, and many hikers set out to do just that. I would certainly recommend this hike to anyone who has the interest. The name alone brings a wistful smile to the faces of many new england hikers. The pemigewasset wilderness is surrounded by various hiking trails that make up the entire loop. Color your hike white mountains nh hiking trails map 4000. I took my time and went from rangeley to stratton, with a side trip to abraham, a short detour to sugarloaf summit, and a harder than expected bushwhack to redington from the at. The trail conditions below are the most recent available, compiled by proximity to each white mountain four thousand foot peak. Best 4000 footers for beginners new hampshire 4000.
Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club. Reviewed in the united states on november 29, 2016 its the most unique nh 4000 footer map out there. Whether you have climbed one or all 48 mountains, this shirt will certainly bring back memories. Many continue on to pursue variations of the 48 winter 48, fourseason 48, gridding and others will broaden their horizons beyond new hampshire to neighboring states. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire chase. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs white. If youre reading this, you probably already know that new hampshire has 48 4,000 footer mountains that hikers try to summit every year. It feels good to complete the nh 4000 footers list. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs.
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