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Let's hike to the SOLAR ECLIPSE !!!

Hike & Eclipse Viewing from Lancaster

Let's hike to the SOLAR ECLIPSE !!!

Hike & Eclipse Viewing from Lancaster

Details

Due to the weather these past few days this event is moving from Dixville Notch to Lancaster, NH.  Hiking conditions in the Notch are such that the dynamics & safety of that hike has change (especially on top of Table Rock - the eclipse viewing area). 

 

Don't forget to bring your ISO certified eclipse eyewear.

 

NOTE – The NHDOT & local news are warning of travel delays - especially as you travel into the region of the eclipise.  We are hoping, by moving the hike to Lancaster, you will avoid the most significant of these delays.

 

SCHEDULE:

12:30 pm  Hike Mt Prospect (Weeks State Park).  Please be on time - factor in increased travel time.

We'll have a quick lunch at the top - so bring your lunch. 

You will need boots & traction (microspikes).  

Forecast: the low 50s & sunny.

 

2:30 pm - To view the eclipse in its totality we need to head to intown Lancaster - about 4 miles away from the park.  Totality is about 60 seconds duration on the north side of town.

 NOTE:  There maybe limited parking in Lancaster so we may want to carpool into town - then carpool back to Weeks.

 

ECLIPSE DETAILS FROM INTOWN LANCASTER

Eclipse Start:  02:16 pm

Start Totality:  03:29 pm

End Totality:  03:30 pm  (about 60 sec totality duration)

Eclipse End:  04:38 pm

 

Directions

DIRECTIONS:

Directions from Lincoln NH to Weeks State Park 

 

Monday, April 8, 2024
Lancaster, NH · Directions
Meet at 12:30 PM
Hosted by MO
6/15 signed up

About this event

Due to the weather these past few days this event is moving from Dixville Notch to Lancaster, NH.  Hiking conditions in the Notch are such that the dynamics & safety of that hike has change (especially on top of Table Rock - the eclipse viewing area). 

 

Don't forget to bring your ISO certified eclipse eyewear.

 

NOTE – The NHDOT & local news are warning of travel delays - especially as you travel into the region of the eclipise.  We are hoping, by moving the hike to Lancaster, you will avoid the most significant of these delays.

 

SCHEDULE:

12:30 pm  Hike Mt Prospect (Weeks State Park).  Please be on time - factor in increased travel time.

We'll have a quick lunch at the top - so bring your lunch. 

You will need boots & traction (microspikes).  

Forecast: the low 50s & sunny.

 

2:30 pm - To view the eclipse in its totality we need to head to intown Lancaster - about 4 miles away from the park.  Totality is about 60 seconds duration on the north side of town.

 NOTE:  There maybe limited parking in Lancaster so we may want to carpool into town - then carpool back to Weeks.

 

ECLIPSE DETAILS FROM INTOWN LANCASTER

Eclipse Start:  02:16 pm

Start Totality:  03:29 pm

End Totality:  03:30 pm  (about 60 sec totality duration)

Eclipse End:  04:38 pm

 

Directions to the trailhead

Get directions
Opens turn-by-turn directions to Lancaster, NH, 03584 in Google Maps (new tab).

Who's going (6)

MO GUEST MEMBER
MO
Lancaster, NH
baezfred GUEST MEMBER
baezfred
Lancaster, NH
phoenix SUSTAINING
phoenix
Somersworth, NH
fitnessgerard GUEST MEMBER
fitnessgerard
New York City, NY
Russell SUSTAINING
Russell
Newtonville, MA
KeithES SUSTAINING
KeithES
Jamaica Plain, MA

Questions about this event?

Reach out to the host, MO, for route details, carpooling, or what to bring.

Email the host

You can also ask in the event discussion below.

Event discussion

Twigs · Feb 11, 2024
Hi all, anyone willing to carpool? I can drive to you, and from there ride up together? Let me know.
fitnessgerard · Mar 29, 2024
Hi, I am looking forward to being with you all to watch the eclipse. Please let me know if anyone can offer to help me driving up to the location. I couild meet you at a convinient location. Also, I was thinking about coming up on Sunday, so I do not have to drive so much the day of the eclipse. I would love to know if anyone might have a suggestion about a place where I might be able to stay on Sunday night?

Thank you.
Helvetic Hiker · Apr 1, 2024
Weather calls for clear skies. Let's hope they are correct.
--Frank
Helvetic Hiker · Apr 1, 2024
Weather calls for clear skies. Let's hope they are correct.
--Frank
eddie_salinas · Apr 6, 2024
Hi, (message limit 500characters) 1) Lancaster, NH at border of eclipse path ; see this link https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1CA7U5IcIz4hKc71dLBpaaNpvAqiU7-g&femb=1&ll=44.66476690054529%2C-71.5744952404945&z=8 2) park is open from May to October; April is outside that window ; sure the park will be open??? https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/weeks-state-park 3) i'd be open to carpooling
MO · Apr 6, 2024
Lancaster is in the path of the eclipse. Weeks parking lot is open - road closed - gotta walk/hike to summit.

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