4000 Footers
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Backpacking a Reverse Kate Sleeper Loop
Autumn has arrived in the White Mountains, but leaf-peeping season is still a few weeks out. The Forest has been…
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Hiking Mt Madison in September
Mt Madison is the fifth highest 4000-footer in the White Mountains, topping off at 5367′. It’s a beautiful mountain to…
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Great Hikes: Mt Washington, the Huntington Ravine Trail, and a Boot Spur Loop
While I enjoy hiking solo in the White Mountains in summer, there are a few trails that I won’t hike…
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Great Hikes: Climbing Mt Madison by the Pine Link Trail
When I want inspiration, I head above treeline in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. There’s something about the big views and…
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Backpacking the Fire Warden’s Loop
The Fire Warden’s Loop climbs Mts Hale, Zealand, South Twin, and North Twin Mountains, with an optional extension out to…
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Hiking Mt Flume in August
Mt Flume is the southernmost peak on Franconia Ridge and the first mountain the Pemigewasset Loopers encounter after leaving the…
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Backpacking a 2Moose Loop
Mt Moosilauke is a massive mountain located in the southwest corner of the White Mountain National Forest. The main summit…
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Great Hikes: The Moriah Brook Trail in the Wild River Wilderness
In an area full of superlatives, the Moriah Brook Trail is considered one of the most beautiful gems in the…
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Great Hikes: Franconia Ridge Traverse
The Franconia Ridge Traverse is one of the most magnificent hikes in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and one that I…
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Hiking Mt Lincoln and Mt Lafayette in July
Hiking Mt Lincoln and Mt Lafayette along the Franconia Ridge Trail is one of the best hikes in New Hampshire’s…
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Backpacking Owls Head Mountain in June
“The Lincoln Brook Trail is beautiful in the morning sun”, I thought as we hiked back after camping near the…
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Great Hikes: Mt Tripyramid Loop w/ the North and South Slides
The complete Mt Tripyramid Loop traverses North Tripyramid (4180′), Middle Tripyramid (4140′), and South Tripyramid mountains, climbing up an avalanche slide…
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Hiking Mt Cabot in June
Mt Cabot is the northernmost White Mountain 4000-footer and a 9.6 mile out and back hike with 3,000 feet of…
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Mt Jackson – Three Routes
Mt Jackson is ranked #38 on the White Mountain 4000 Footer List. While it is only 4052′ high, it’d be…
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