Glen Boulder?

[WhiteMTHike]

Greetings,

I have a co-worker who used to do quite a bit of hiking and is in very good shape. He's going up to the WMNF this weekend with his family. He has two young daughters ages 6 & 8 who've done plenty of hiking with him and has a two year old son who rides in the backpack.

My co-worker has been to the Whites many times and done quite a few trails. Since he's bringing his kids I recommended the Glen Boulder Trail. I haven't been on this trail in many years but I remember it as being a beautiful trail with great views and well marked. For this reason I recommended this trail for him and his kids. Has anyone been on this trail in recent years? are the views still good? still well marked? Like I said it's been may years since I did this trail and trails can sometimes change. I just want to make sure that I made a good recommendation. Thanks in advance.

 

[MadRiver]

Although the trail is well marked and the views are beautiful, there is a sections of the trail that involve a scramble, so I’m not certain if that is the best choice for your friend and his children.

 

[bobandgeri]

The Glen Boulder trail is a wonderful trail for a nice day, but does require some scrambling as "MadRiver" pointed out. We've seen small children on this trail higher than some adults - all depends on their comfort level.

 

[WhiteMTHike]

Thanks Mad River. Glad to hear the trail is still the same. As for the scramble, I don't think it'll be a problem. This guy is in great shape and his daughters have pretty much been raised with hiking. They've done some pretty challenging trails already. He has a very good Keltty backpack which he straps his son into very snuggly. They're not exactly rookie hikers.

Thanks again for the reply. Thanks to Bob and Geri as well.

 

[forestgnome]

One of my absolute favorites! Hiked it three weeks ago to Boott Spur. Scrambling is minimal. Lots of alpine flowers. Take special care at trail juctions, one is a little confusing. It seems to point down a ski trail (Deritissima, or something like that).

 

[HighHorse]

fun fun great trail. i wouldn't take my baby on it... but different strokes...