This is where we will be hiking:
Thanks to Henry we have a route/itinerary:
A) Pinkham Notch Trail Head - Car A will be parked here. First night spent in this parking lot.
A') Low's Bald Spot - Alternative 1st night camping spot. Beautiful open rock area w/an unhindered gorgeous view of the presidential mountain range when we wake up in the morning.
B) Mt. Madison (5366') - Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Hut is nearby w/purified water fountain, some food, & shabby toilets.
C) Mt. Adams (5799')
D) Mt. Jefferson (5716') - We can camp out somewhere near here for Saturday night before summitting Mt. Washington @ Sunrise. Camping will be a little sketchy since we'll most likely be sleeping on heavily wooded areas w/uneven grounds.
E) Mt. Washington (6288') - Highest point in New England! Plenty of food, water, & clean toilets. Gift shop!
X) Alternative descent - For those who choose to descend early may return to Car A by this route. This will significantly shorten the hike from 38.8 miles to 14.7 miles.
F) Mt. Monroe (5372')
G) Mt. Eisenhower (4760')
H) Mt. Pierce (4312) - Near AMC Mizpah hut.
I) Zealand Mtn (4260') - Before this point there will be another AMC hut (Zealand Falls Hut).
J) Mt. Guyot (4590')
K) South Twin Mtn (4902') - Near AMC Galehead Hut
L) Mt. Garfield (4500')
M) Mt. Lafayette (5260')
I'm ready to hike these mountains! with style!
Like this girl on the UO ad, except I will be fashioning real hiking boots and I will be carrying a lot more suff.
AT hiking. Jealous. :)
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