Mt. Webster and Webster Cliffs
The camaraderie more than made up for the lack of views today!
The trip report
Written by Gandalf · last updated by Moving forward fm RI on Jul 4, 2021
Due to the predicted rain, and potential for slippery trails, we changed the hike to Mt. Jackson. Based on the predictions, we thought we had some time in the AM to get in a hike, but Mother Nature had other plans. We got some early showers to get us started. The wet conditions made the hand and foot pitches on the summit cone as well as the scramble up the open slabs fairly difficult. They stopped soon enough, and we summited w/o rain. Of course, the views were none-existent today. After returning, the rain started again. We were surprised to see so many others out on the trail given the conditions, and many coming up as we descended. The gnarly footing, the number of short steep pitches, and the rock slabs with the potential to be slippery forced us to use a cautious approach for the entire hike. On a dry, summer day this would be an amazing hike. The camaraderie more than made up for the lack of views today! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!
No need to add photos, as already so well captured.
Missing and never enough are the MANY THANKS and APPRECIATION for the sunny and warm welcoming efforts from Jon and Mike - room and board - 6 Stars!! 1st timer and looking forward to next!
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Spectacular scenery and steep, rugged climbing with a few difficult scrambles! We will hike up and back on the Webster Cliff Trail [Appalachian Trail] to reach the summit of Mt. Webster [3,901']. Magnificent views from the Webster Cliff Trail and excellent views from the summit of Mt. Webster. It's 6.3 miles round trip, 2,700' elevation gain and AMC booktime is 5 hours ~ 7 hours estimated for our group.
Don't forget to bring wind/rain shell, water, lunch, snacks, bug repellent, suncreen, etc. along with whatever you typically have for a hiking excursion. We’ll have lunch on at the summit. We will see wildflowers in bloom!
Being July 4th weekend, we'll hand out US flags to stick out of our packs to display our patriotic spirit!
After The Hike: Everyone is welcome back at our house in Waterville Valley for a swim in the Mad River, socialize around the deck and enjoy a BBQ! It's BYOB and it costs $10 per person.
Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and Saturday night for $25 per night with proof of vaccination; plus $10 for Saturday BBQ. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. Limited to four so email us ASAP to reserve a bunk!
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