Nash Stream Forest

[Umsaskis]

It was about 4 years ago so it may be better now, but I climbed Sugarloaf in December and pretty close to the start of the trail I veered left onto a snowmobile trail/old logging road at a junction that wasn't well marked. The trail goes straight here, so watch carefully for markers. There is a maze of old logging roads in this area and you can follow them pretty close to the summit, but after that, it turns into a fairly difficult bushwhack up some cliffs and ledges that you hope you don't have to come back down. The trail is a much easier option. Beautiful views from the top, especially in winter.

 

[David Metsky]

I've only done Magalloway from the Hell Gate area by bike, so I'm not sure how to get there from the Pittsburg side. The falls nearby are the Upper Garfield Falls, which is a nice spot and a great swimming hole with some nice cliff jumps into the pool.

http://members.localnet.com/~prospmw/North.htm

-dave-

 

[RoySwkr]

I look forward to the opening of the gate. Anyone familiar with Magalloway and its road access? I would like to make a weekend of it sometime.

If you don't trust the description in the White Mtn Guide you can use
http://www.nhdfl.org/fire_towers/tower_magalloway.htm
As usual this road should be avoided in the spring. Brave hikers used to drive it in winter, the new master plan makes this illegal but I don't know if it's enforced.

There is no reason you can't get your 3 peaks in a weekend, camp for free in the NF or at the bucolic but overpriced Deer Mtn Campground in Pittsburg.