Places

Summary: 8 mi and 8H from Madison hut up to Mount Madison and then down to the Great Gulf Wilderness, crossing Peabody West Branch and going back to Pinkham Notch   04:47 wake at Madison hut on 4 benches clustered together in a dining area. I slept badly until I […]

Summary: 14H and 14 miles from Mount Webster over Mount Washington and presidential Range to Madison hut   04:51 wake up alone in the forest near Mount Webster. The night was OK. Near full moon and stars in the sky. It was a quiet night with no wind.  The stop […]

Summary: from Boston to NH, drop the backpack at Webster Cliff Trailhead, drop the bike at Pinkham Notch parking, ride 29 mi back to Webster Cliff Trailhead, hike from route 302 to just over Mt Webster.   04:38 Wake up in Boston without an alarm. There is a morning light […]

What was odd or strange about this fourth trip this year? Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and complete the most popular and the most crowded section of New England Appalachian Trail (AT) – White Mountains and in particular – Presidential Range section over Mount Washington. After returning from […]

There is a feeling of satisfaction from all three trips.  A job well done.  Three trips, 6 nights and 9 travel days in 20 days between Sat, May 16 and Fri, Jun 5.  It was eventful, exactly what I wanted, and with a low impact on work hours.     […]

Summary: wake up at the north end of Mahoosuc mile and walk along Bull Branch brook on an unofficial trail marked with pink ribbons. By 8:40 am I’ve reached a public road at Wright Trail parking. Proceed on the road, take a swim, and reach car by 10:12.   05:33 […]