Zeacliff Outlook Hike

On a nice warm Saturday, 9 GO members hiked up the Zealand Trail. We took a break at the hut.

We then continued to the top of Zeacliff to enjoy the views. The views from Zeacliff were fantastic, the cliffs of Whitewall Mountain were beautiful and we could see the Ethan Pond Trail cut across the slides. We had lunch at the top and then descended back down to the falls.

Once we were back at the falls, shoes and socks came off and we cooled our feet in the water. The water felt great.

No one wanted to move after our break at the falls, but eventually we headed down the rest of the trail to the parking lot. We then did the traditional BBQ back at Mike's house!

Zeacliff offers magnificent views of Zealand Notch and the eastern part of the Pemigewasset Wilderness! 

Per SummitPost: "The cliff atop the eastern end of Zealand affords excellent views west across Zealand Notch to Whitewall Mountain, over Whitewall to the Willey Range and the Presidentials, and south across the Pemigewasset Wilderness, with a nice angle on Carrigain Notch in particular."

Highlights of this hike include Zealand Pond, Zealand Falls, Zealand Falls Hut, and finally to the Zeacliff outlook. Bring a small towel because when we hike back to Zealand Hut we'll cool off our feet in Zealand Falls!

For a map and more information, check out Hike-New England.com.

Distance: We'll follow the Zealand Trail for 2.5 miles until reaching the end of the trail at Zealand Pond. We then bear right to follow the Twinway/Appalachian Trail for 0.2 miles to Zealand Falls Hut. Beyond the hut, we continue on this trail for another 1.2 miles to the Zeacliff outlook. This is a there and back hike for a total of 7.8 miles.

Time: 4.45 book time

Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet

This is a dog-friendly hike.

Carpooling: Contact other members to carpool, share the conversation and travel expenses. Contact us if you want to carpool with us from Exit 28.

Cell Phone #: Will be provided to participants in an email.

After The Hike: We'll can have a BBQ back at my house in Waterville Valley so bring a change of clothes. Bring a swimsuit to take a dip in the Mad River or take a shower in my bathroom. 

Lodging Option: I have 8 bunks available with linen for Saturday night at my house in Waterville Valley for $20. You can use the kitchen facilities and store beverages/food in the fridge. I serve coffee in the morning and a continental breakfast. Contact me to RSVP. SPACE IS LIMITED TO EIGHT GUYS.