A superb viewpoint on the eastern side of the Whites from firetower, taking in 36 four thousand footers!

Mt. Kearsage North [3268'] is an open ledgy summit featuring panoramic views is most directions. We'll utilize the Mt. Kearsage Trail up and back. While the distance to the summit is fairly short, the significant elevation gain compressed into that distance puts this climb on par with many 4,000 footers.    

Total Distance and Elevation Gain:  6.2 miles with approximately 2600 feet in accumulative elevation gain.

We will be hiking in winter conditions at a moderate pace with time to enjoy the scenery. There will be ice and snow. This is a pretty popular trail, so chances are the snow will be packed down, but you may bring snowshoes just in case. Parking at the trailhead is limited and may require parking along the road. 

Please have the appropriate gear/clothing to hike this time of year and the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm. We recommend WINTER hiking boots, MicroSpikes, wool hat, gloves, hand warmers, rain/wind gear, warm layers, NO COTTON. Carry at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks.

Positive energy, positive conversation. Leave the politics and current news events at home, please. We can talk about pretty trees and bunny rabbits.

If you have to cancel, please reach out to me. Otherwise you will have us all waiting for you in the cold. TSK TSK

DISCLAIMER-

As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hike Safe Responsibility Code (Home - Hike Safe); the organizer(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons. (In other words, you may be hiking with us but you alone are responsible for your personal safety. The host of this event is a facilitator not a guide or a trip leader).

From Route 16 in Intervale (just north of North Conway) turn onto Hurricane Mtn Road (just north of the Intervale tourist viewing area) and drive east for 1.5 miles to the parking area (on left) for Mt Kearsarge North Trail.