Mt. Paugus (NH)
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There was, but not any more. If you're real observent, you might see where someone hacked out some small trees where the jar was. PB's route is easier than the shortest 'whack (NE from the top of the steep pitch on Lawrence). My favorite (but much longer) route is to follow the ridgeline from the height of land on Bolles Trail -- nice open woods almost all the way and views to be had if you know where to look. No views on the summit. The best views on Paugus are on the south peak and at the end of some really thick 'whacks.post'r boy said:walked all over that area searchin' for a jar but never found one!!! i don't think there's one up there!
Oh yeah, almost forgot. Get a copy of Frank Bolles' "North of Bearcamp Water" and read the chapter about his trip up to Paugus Falls. It's on the brook north of and parallel to Bee Line. It's a fun 'whack that will eventually bring you out on Old Paugus Trail just below the south peak. Put that together with PB's route and you'll have a challenging and adventerous day. The ridge north of Paugus Falls looks inviting, too. Someday . . .
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In winter it was an easy walk from a few hundred yards down the Lawrence Trail - there was a big blowdown patch to be avoided near the summit, but that was all.
As for possible routes, has an approach up Whitin Brook been tried? And the slide areas that face south?
As for possible routes, has an approach up Whitin Brook been tried? And the slide areas that face south?
Thanks all. We started our approach from the open area at the junction of Lawrence and Old Paugus trails. Went north through sometimes thick (mostly) and sometimes lovely mossy areas (small and few). You drop down and then ascend and follow the ridge somewhat. Not sure if I found the high spot but I got us in and back to our starting point with minimal damage Interestingly we noticed several axe chippings on trees but not enough to be a route. My husband found a souvenir moose antler which helped make up for what I put him through
We went up Cabin/Lawrence trails and descended Old Paugus/Rock Cave trails. What a variety of terrain!!
Interestingly we noticed several axe chippings on trees but not enough to be a route. My husband found a souvenir moose antler which helped make up for what I put him through We went up Cabin/Lawrence trails and descended Old Paugus/Rock Cave trails. What a variety of terrain!!
Audrey, I've covered all the ground you mentioned, but never as an approach to the summit. Whitin Brook is mostly an open and pleasant walk, although ice storm damage has made the area just below Lawrence less enjoyable than it used to be. The slides are steep and VERY loose, the area above them is steeper than you would think and quite thick.
A few years back, two friends did a 'whack consisting of up Whitin Brook, past Lawrence to the height of land in the col, east up Paugus proper and under a ledge visible from Cabin Trail, to the summit, a reverse of Carole's 'whack but continuing across Lawrence again and down to the top of the biggest slide. They (wisely) elected not to go down the slide but around it to the east, eventually meeting Old Paugus Trail just above the junction with BRC. I saw them a few days later. They were a little scratched up.
Carole: Yes, a variety of terrain. That's why I love this mountain.
A few years back, two friends did a 'whack consisting of up Whitin Brook, past Lawrence to the height of land in the col, east up Paugus proper and under a ledge visible from Cabin Trail, to the summit, a reverse of Carole's 'whack but continuing across Lawrence again and down to the top of the biggest slide. They (wisely) elected not to go down the slide but around it to the east, eventually meeting Old Paugus Trail just above the junction with BRC. I saw them a few days later. They were a little scratched up.
Carole: Yes, a variety of terrain. That's why I love this mountain.
Published in 1893 by Houghton Mifflin. Steve or Mike Dickerman might have a copy for sale. It wouldn't hurt to ask. Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth has a circulation copy. Patronage is open to all. A copy is in the the WODC collection which is kinda in limbo right now and will probably end up in the Cook Library when the history and genealogy center is finished. Every now and then I've seen one of Bolles's books on eBay. "North of Bearcamp Water" is the only one of his books relevant to hiking in the Sandwich Range, although "From Blomidon to Smoky" is a good read on the experiences of a layman wildlife naturalist and is mostly set in the Chocorua area. "Chocorua's Tenants" is strictly poetry, but in my opinion, a step up from Larcom.bigmoose said:
Jar on Paugus
Carole -
I was up there a few years back on an AMC trip led by Bill Bowden. We did find the jar, but it looks as if it has now gone missing! Someone with a GPS, should find the true high point and put one back up.
Don't remember much about the route, but it was a nice trip. Great trails up in that area.
Carole -
I was up there a few years back on an AMC trip led by Bill Bowden. We did find the jar, but it looks as if it has now gone missing! Someone with a GPS, should find the true high point and put one back up.
Don't remember much about the route, but it was a nice trip. Great trails up in that area.
Post'r boy
Hey, we did find a jar up there, but it was on Nov. 7, '93 - a few years ago. We were on an AMC led bushwhack!! Sometimes these jars just go missing and no one replaces them.
I loved the trails in that whole area!
Hey, we did find a jar up there, but it was on Nov. 7, '93 - a few years ago. We were on an AMC led bushwhack!! Sometimes these jars just go missing and no one replaces them.
I loved the trails in that whole area!
