Hiking Suggestions - NH

[WalksWithBlackflies]

I'm going to NH this weekend with the wife. She likes hiking, but not the order of magnitude of the Presidentials. I'm looking for some hiking suggestions... preferably 1,500 to 2,000 ft vertical, 4 -6 mi round trip. Thanx.

 

[Jim lombard]

Morgan-Percival

This one is pretty popular but enjoyable, go up the Mt Percival trail through some caves and to the 360 degree view summit then cross to Morgan and descend the easy grades to the bottom. 5 miles. I added Squam Mt which adds 3 miles to the hike and a few more feet of vertical. Great views of Squam lake and the Sandwich range from these peaks. It's on Rt113 near Holderness, NH (Exit 24 off I-93)

 

[sp1936]

4 favorites with views that are more-or-less within your specs:

Mt. Crawford: 2100 ft., 5 mi.
Peaked Mt.: 1200 ft., 4.2 mi.
Imp Loop: 1900 ft., 6.5 mi.
Lowe's Bald Spot: 1000 ft., 4.2 mi.


Steve

 

[Mountainhound]

Mt monadnoc

 

[ADK4Life]

Mt Chocura maybe?

 

[brianW]

Welch/Dickie Trail, a little over 4 miles, not bad for elevation gain, some awesome views for little effort (if you are looking in the Whites)

down sNH, Monadnock would be a good choice but be creative on your route selection to avoid the crowds, ask a ranger for a suggestion, the rangers tend to be very willing to help out.

 

[Quietman]

I have trouble finding time to get to the Whites so I made a quick jaunt up Monadnock last Saturday via the Dublin Trail(4.4 miles rt)
I passed only 5 people on my way up, even though there were 30 or so up top and more coming up from the state park. I retreated to Dublin Peak(northern spur) and enjoyed the views by myself before heading down. The upper part of the trail reminded me of many trails on bigger mountains up north. I'd rather be in King Ravine, but it isn't located 15 minutes from my house!

 

[Bob]

Mt. Moosilake

Why?
- easier 4K
- great views
- easiest drive (close to both Rt. 91 and Rt. 93)

 

[percious]

I second the moose'. I carried my son up there a few weeks ago. The hike up was definately worth the payoff.

-percious

 

[^MtnMike^]

I'll second Mount Crawford. Spectacular views from a nice open summit.

^MtnMike^

 

[SherpaKroto]

Welch Dickey (near Waterville Valley) is a must do. I liked doing it clockwise, but the ledges are easier to negotiate counter clockwise.

Imp Loop (near Pinkham/Gorham) is one I've done so many times I can't remember. I prefer starting on the north trailhead.

Tuckerman Ravine to the First Aid cache (base of the bowl). Spectacular scenery for relatively little effort.

 

[ADK4Life]

The trip to the ravines are an excellent idea!

 

[Jim lombard]

Welch Dickey (near Waterville Valley) is a must do. I liked doing it clockwise, but the ledges are easier to negotiate counter clockwise.

I agree with Sherpa, this is a spectacular hike, be careful on the ledges in wet weather. I did this on a soggy September morning and did allot of slipping and sliding. I would do counter-clockwise also.

 

[Jasonst]

I third the Welch Dickey. I packed my 18 month old and my 6 year old (girl) did quite nicely on the trail (I also recommend CCW direction). Great views of the Tripyramids from Welch and from Dickey you can see way up into Franconia notch / ridge and Kinsmans. Definitely a must do! It's also a great way to gauge her stamina for the larger peaks.

J

 

[WalksWithBlackflies]

Thanx everyone. We ended up driving to the top of Mt. Washington (I know, I know) and exploring the Great Gulf on Saturday, and climbed Mt. Crawford on Sunday. Wonderful trail, wonderful views.

Welch-Dickey looked like a good hike, but I feared it would be too wet. The Moose looked to be a little too much for the wife, but I climbed Mt. Jim via Beaver Brook trail as an early morning (6am) hike before the wife woke up. That is one steep trail!!! Would have done The Moose, but there were no views (fog) and wanted to get back to camp and hit the road.