AT 2026 June – Domain Web Center

05 2026-06 Epilog – bite the bullet and do it

2026-06-30 Udar Gromov 0

Overall the trip to the hiking mecca was not my cup of tea. Too crowded. Too busy. Too much hype. And no place for real solitude. My mind was still on the roll from all the emotions so the next morning (already at home) I woke up at 04:53 am […]

04 2026-06-29 MO – up to Mount Madison and down to the car

2026-06-29 Udar Gromov 0

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 […]

03 2026-06-28 SU Fourteen miles in fourteen hours over Mount Washington

2026-06-28 Udar Gromov 0

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 […]

02 2026-06-27 SA bike fast without rucksack, hike slow without gusto

2026-06-27 Udar Gromov 0

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 […]

01 2026-06 Preparations for the fourth trip

2026-06-26 Udar Gromov 0

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 […]

05 2026 06 Lessons for all three May-June trips

2026-06-06 Udar Gromov 0

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. […]

04 2026-06-05 FR – local shortcut to Bull Branch and alternative roots

2026-06-05 Udar Gromov 0

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 […]

03 2026-06-04 TH – from Old Speck MTN over AT to Mahoosuc mile

2026-06-04 Udar Gromov 0

Summary: continue on Grafton Loop Trail up to Old Speck Mountain and using AT to go down to Spec Pond and Mahoosuc Arm and then sharp down to Mahoosuc Mile. 05:11 I can’t believe that I will be waking up at that hour, but yes, I am rising from […]

02 2026-06-03 WE – Private Mile Notch Rd. to Grafton Loop Trail

2026-06-03 Udar Gromov 0

Summary: drive from Boston to Newry, ME towards Sunday River ski resort. Park near Ketchum and walk north on Mile Notch Rd. up towards Grafton Loop Trail. Camp at Bull Run Campsite. 05:12 wake up without an alarm. Weather forecast is dry and warm for all three days. 06:00 ODO […]

01 2026-06 Preparation for a third trip

2026-06-02 Udar Gromov 0

This was my third trip in 20 days. This time, I knew that I want to revisit famous Mahoosuc Mile in Maine (ME) without going the entire 30 mi section between NH and route 26 in ME. To do that I needed to use a Bull Branch Rd. that locals […]

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