Get Fit #4: Mt. Shaw
Summit views were extraordinary today dozens of peaks visible out to the Presidentials including snowcapped Mt. Washington!
The trip report
Written by Moving forward fm RI · last updated by Gandalf on May 31, 2021
Beautiful day! Nice and easy trails (old logging and carriage roads) to reach a peak with great views - trek of 7.4 miles. Jon spread some Rosemary on our boots to keep the ticks away and it worked…ticks were not an issue! Max and Russ went to the trailhead but managed to catch up to us on the summit! John got the time mixed up and arrived one hour late so he took the time to explore other trails in the area. Paul and Dave, both from Rhode Island, drove up and ended up making reservations at the same cottages! What a coincidence!!! It was great to have Ricky join us from his winter hiatus. And we discovered that Woody, now lives near us, in Meredith! Oh…back to the trip report…summit views were extraordinary today dozens of peaks visible out to the Presidentials including snowcapped Mt. Washington! Saw hobblebush, purple trillium, purple and yellow violets, and false hellebore. BTW Paul we did find Geraniums to match your shirt! Another group of great participants!!!
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Mt. Shaw offers magnificent views north towards the White Mountains from Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area!
Our last GetFit Hike! We will be hiking Mt. Shaw [2,990 feet], the highest of the Ossipee Mountains, affording magnificent views north towards the White Mountains and other mountains to the east from its partly cleared summit and is ascended by a combination of trails from the Castle in the Clouds property. The total distance covered is 7.4 miles, it should take approximately 5-6 hours and the elevation gain is 1,850 feet.
Bring water, lunch, snacks, and rain/wind shell in the event of any inclement weather.
We are keeping the hike at 10 people to make it easier to practice the recommended social distancing of keeping about 6 feet of distance between everyone. Join us for a hike in the great outdoors for some fresh air and some much needed camaraderie!
Hiking Coordinators: Mike Boisvert and Jon Normand
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