Queer Loop-d-Loop

It was great to see some familiar faces and even better to meet new ones. The weather was a bit chilly but it was a sunny day in early November in NH so no one complained. In fact, several folks removed a layer.

Howie and Moon were great trip leaders, spending time with each participant and telling funny stories. I will hike with these guys again.

I have uploaded all my photos here:

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Enjoy!

Jeremy Winnick "Shooter"

This hike combines the Ann Stokes Loop, named after a local lesbian, with the Daniels Mountain Loop, which takes us to Moon Ledge, named after the bare butts of 2 gay guys (story to be told on location), and includes a side trip to Mine Ledge.  The total distance is about 6 miles and the highest elevation gain is about 600 ft. - but there are several ups and downs.  We'll stop at one of the many viewpoints for lunch, and should be done by about 3:00, depending on the group's pace and the length of stops.

We'll meet at the Madame Sherri Forest parking area and hike the Ann Stokes Loop up to Indian Pond, from which we'll take a side hike up to Mine Ledge on Mt. Wantastiquet - where there are views south down the Connecticut River valley as well as east and west.  Back at the pond, we'll continue the loop up over East Hill (more views) and down to the junction with the Daniels Mountain Loop.  We'll head up Daniels Mountain from the north, over the wooded summit and south to Moon Ledge (more views!), continue the loop back to the junction with the Ann Stokes Loop, and head back to the trailhead.