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Petch--I would also agree that this is spectacular underrated trek that makes for a great hike with diverse terrain (beaver ponds, waterfalls, steep cliffy areas, views). I completed it in the opposite direction two weeks ago. Descending Zeacliff was slow going, but also fun, and with care not...

One of the many things I always appreciated about this site before becoming a member was when folks would post trip reports on the unusual. (Also a great resource for planning and hiking knowledge in general of course) While not totally unheard of, the thick rime ice (6 to 24 inches thick)...

Trails: Amonoosuc Ravine Trail, Mt. Monroe Loop, Crawford Path, Gulfside Trail, Mount Clay Loop, Jewell Trail Date of Hike: 06-04-2011 Parking/Access Road Notes: Jefferson Notch Road is still closed if interested in getting to Caps Ridge trail. Plenty of parking at hikers lot for Ammo/...

Thanks TDawg for the welcome and help. I think my problem was that it seems that picassa doesn't allow you to have an embedded photo appear with the URL it generates on this VBulletin based forum. (I did read the views FAQ on this matter) Maybe some other photosharing platform like flickr...

Clear in Concord, Bites in the Whites If looking for something where black flies are past peak, south central new hampshire might be a good bet. They were ferocious mid late April, but now are fewer in number, though mosquitoes are out. In the Whites, Zealand Notch area they were out and...

What to look for in hike on a cloudy day after a few weeks of straight rain? Waterfalls and wildflowers. These are actually perfect conditions for doing photography on either subject. Personally, I had just ran a marathon the week before and was looking for something easy on my injuries, yet...

Trails: Zealand Trail, Twinway, Zeacliff Trail, Ethan Pond Trail, Zealand Trail Date of Hike: 05-29-2011 Water Crossing Notes: Crossing past Zealand hut no problem, Crossing on Zeacliff Trail in ravine however was high enough that we had to take off our boot and wade, though not...

Trails: Piper Mountain Trail, Belknap Range Trail (orange, white, blue), Gunstock Mountain Trail Parking/Access Road Notes: Carriage Road still gated, park at gates at bottom of it Recommended Equipment: Bareboots fine, waterproof boots a great idea instead of trail runners...

Belknaps I hiked a loop of Piper, Belknap, and Gunstock and would say you can add this area to the list. Trails like Piper Mountain Trail and Gunstock Mountain trail were snow free. The trails along the ridge had occasional patches of snow and ice, but should be melted out in a couple more...

Trails: Beehive Trail, Bowl Trail Loop Date of Hike: 04-14-2011 Parking/Access Road Notes: Park at Sand Beach Lot Surface Conditions: Dry Trail, Wet Trail Comments: Always wanted to check this ladder trail out, glad I did. No snow left here, and it looked like only shaded areas...