Sunday 2/14 - Several hours worth of microspike-able amble near No. Conway?

[The Unstrung Harp]

Anyone want to suggest something in the area that fits these specs?
I have spikes but not snowshoes.

Something pretty low-key but maybe with some decent views would be sweet. I'm not equipped currently for anything serious. I'll be in the area for a gig near Conway the night before, and want to at least spend part of the day out enjoying the area.

Other ramblers welcome, though I imagine this one will be a little on the tame side for most of you.

 

[Barkingcat]

My first reaction to your post is to say that many, many of the trails around here are well-packed, and may require nothing more than Microspikes, even after some of the light snow we've been getting here and there over the past few days -- so there might be a number of options available to you.

I'm not sure what the conditions on Kearsarge North (near North Conway) are like, but the views from there are great (check out the tower on top). That's a possibility.

I'm sure that other folks on here have ideas on this, as well...

 

[The Unstrung Harp]

Ooh, I like that idea. Last time I was there, I made it to the tower in time for an awesome thunderstorm. I fail to recall which was cooler: not being struck by lightning, or the views.

 

[peakbagger]

I will second the Kearsage North suggestion. Even if you dont make it to the tower, the view from the open rocky areas is worth the trip. Unless it gets too warm, it will be barebootable to the top. There are a couple of short icy sections but nothing that microspikes couldnt handle

 

[Jimmy Legs and Little D]

Maybe check out the conditions on the Moats or Doubleheads in Jackson.

Doubleheads may be better - great views with lesser effort than the Moats.

Donna

 

[Kevin Judy and Emma]

Middle & Peaked Mtns. Green Hill Preserve

Although I like ALL the other ideas, this one is worth the time to explore. Excellent views for minimum effort:

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/newhampshire/preserves/art315.html

Great views of Washington while descending the north side of Peaked. Can go even further and add Black Cap for minimal effort.

KDT

 

[Michelle]

I second the Peaked/Middle Mtn. option, while the others are great fun/great views, this is something a little different (and usually well travelled/broken out by the locals)

 

[The Unstrung Harp]

Enjoyed a short ramble on Kearsarge. Will definitely check out the other places people mentioned. Thanks!