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For the final hike of our Seek the Peak long weekend we made our first visit to Mt Martha and Owl's Head on Cherry Mountain. We had been hoping for a Presi day (like Sunday), but when the weather didn't cooperate this was a good Plan B. As it turns out, it would have been a perfect Plan A as...

For the second hike of our Seek the Peak weekend we did the Baldpates with a group of great friends. It was a spectacular day for our first visit to this side of Grafton Notch. Another wonderful day of hiking in Maine that left us ready for more... Here's the story and pics...

Thanks guys - appreciate the comments and the input. The pictures from the first day were mine plus a few of Kim's. The rest were all Kim's. Thanks for the suggestion on the NUUN tablets. Jen was actually using them at least the first couple of days on this trip and I hadn't seen them...

Spellman is definitely our favorite Monadnock trail, but have always done it going up. I've never had a problem going down Tucks (and have only done it that way). Perhaps need to reverse the routes and try each in the opposite direction. Have not visited the cave yet and will have to make a...

Wow - gorgeous! Looks like we should have waited a week for our Mahoosucs attempt.

I've been really enjoying the varied replies on this thread. First to respond to this post - Google Goggles had promised to add the ability to ID plants, flowers and trees from images a while ago. Not there yet but hopefully coming soon. In the meantime, the Audubon apps for this (as well as...

On the Fourth of July long weekend we (and I use the term loosely) did a 4 day south to north backpack of the Mahoosuc Range from Gorham to Grafton Notch. Some of us fared better than others. You'll have to read the report for the details... Here's the whole story...

Glad it finally worked out for you! Sorry the Burlingame experience wasn't better - that place can be a bit of a zoo. We're actually there this weekend for a family camping trip and I hope it's a bit less crazy than the holiday weekend (but not counting on it). I guess it's time for us to...

Glad it finally worked out for you! Sorry the Burlingame experience wasn't better - that place can be a bit of a zoo. We're actually there this weekend for a family camping trip and I hope it's a bit less crazy than the holiday weekend (but not counting on it). I guess it's time for us to...

I ran into this blog post yesterday which includes info on the Wood/Pawcatuck paddle and the campsite that I mentioned: http://eckilson.blogspot.com/2012/05/woodpawcatuck-camping-may-19-20-2012.html It also notes the paddle-in campsites at Burlingame campground and has links to the USGS hydro...

See, this is what happens when you tell me you're in no rush for the info - I procrastinate. :rolleyes: I promise to get more to you, but in the meantime here's a couple of possible bits that may help. This is a map that I started a year or so ago our favorite launch spots and paddling routes...

Awesome! Glad you got at least one nice day in Acadia for a hike. We've done Dorr, but not most of the variations you've got on this route. Some really nice trails here and I look forward to some new exploration on a future trip. The good thing about rain is that it produces nice waterfalls...

The hitching option when we did this last spring was a bit less successful (from Joe Dodge to Pinkham on our way out). Took between 45 minutes and an hour before somebody finally stopped (lost count of how many cars went by). I don't think this is typical though. The "Pinkham" sign is a great...

We went out and back on Rocky Branch last July and REALLY liked it. Many people seem to hate Rocky Branch and I can see that it wet conditions there would be cause for that. The conditions were great when we did it. We did it again this winter by the standard Rocky Branch + Engine Hill...

There was definitely no water past Resolution (even after the rain on Saturday night). The water source near the old shelter did look reliable (seems to be from a spring) but not sure if it would hold up in a drought. Perhaps someone else has more experience with it. Since shelters tend to...

Wow, what gorgeous photos (and I haven't even visited the full gallery yet - that's next). The B&W images are a great perspective - the final two in color are simply stunning! Looking forward to doing this hike in August. Hope it's half as beautiful as this!

What better way to start working on the rest of our 52WAV list than a backpack up Crawford and Stairs with an overnight on the Stairs ledges. This is really an amazing spot and I almost hate to share it for fear that it gets more popular. :rolleyes: Our daughter Jamie decided that she wanted...

Thanks all. Maineman - I agree with your assessment of the the route over Cranberry Peak. It would have been one of our favorite parts of the hike this time too if the bugs hadn't chase us all the way across :eek:. We'll definitely get back there again - hopefully in winter...

We did this one during our first trip to Baxter last summer and had almost the same experience as you did. I'm not good with heights (unless I've got something to hang on to). There's definitely nothing to hand on to here! My wife just trotted right up the slabs while I dragged my self up...

Last weekend we did a two day east to west traverse over the Bigelow Range (Round Barn to Stratton with a night at Horns Pond). Such an incredibly beautiful place - and an amazing example of what a difference a day makes! This one was #59 and 60 of the NE67 for Nat and I - 7 more peaks in...