hiking guidance

Hello,

We are planning a trip to mount washington area for the week-end of May 19th. We are a couple in our early forties in good shape with two sportive teenagers.

We are looking for some advice from local experts about hiking possibilities at this time of the year.

Would you have any suggestion for a half-day or full-day hiking route at this time of the year ?

Is it advisable or is it gonna be all muddy and buggy (tons of mosquitoes %26amp; black flies) ?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Montrealer2

hiking guidance

Try the AMC web site at WWW.OUTDOORS.ORG usually if you post a question on there bulliten boards you get a few local respons. I%26#39;m not brushing you off its just that I very seldem go to NH in the spring.

hiking guidance

We were in the white mountains the last week in April. there was still a fair amount of snow in the woods - up to 3 feet in some places. So, you may hit some snow at higher elevations. A great website is %26#39;views from the top%26#39;. It has input from hikers about trails and trail conditions. By reading their blogs, you may find some trails that sound attractive to you. Crawford Notch is an excellent base for hiking. The Crawford path up to Mt. Washington is one of my favorite trails in the white Mountains. The AMC lodge at the top of the notch is a great place to stay. This is a great place to find out about trails and conditions. I live in Massachusetts and the black flies are only now starting to come out. I doubt you will have any mosquito or black fly problems, but I would pack the bug spray just in case. Hope this helps!

The AMC website also has a store where they sell various hiking guidebooks and maps. They are excellent and well detailed. You may be able to find some of them at a local bookostore or outfitter in Montreal, but you can also order them online.

A really great hike is the Franconia Ridge...putting in at the Southern end of the notch...follow the AT up the ridge and then hike along the ridge to the summit of Lafayette...options coming down..continue over to Garfield..or out on Bridal Path or via Eagle Cliff...that%26#39;s a full day hike

Half day hike would be up and around Lonesome lake (again in the Franconia Notch) and then up the summit of Cannon with a couple of trails to the top...

Lots of little day hikes...Bridal Veil falls, Artists bluff...etc.

Please note that winter conditions do still persist up on the summits..you should be prepared with winter gear in the event of an emergency above tree line...

My fave hike is the Glen Boulder Ridge trail starting from Rt 16 in Pinkham Notch opposit Glen Ellis Falls. The trail is easy but steep and gets above treeline fast with wonderful views. The is a spring near height of land. L Dalton

The Appalachian Mountain Club at Pinkam Notch, NH is the hub for all that is hiking in the Mt Waashington Valley area. They have a visitor center with maps, and a cafeteria and all the stats on weather, etc. It%26#39;s a good place to start. Many experts there. Don%26#39;t miss the Kancamagus Pass, and all it%26#39;s natural wonders including Sabbaday Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, The Basin, and the Pemigawasset River. All very beautiful and lots of hikes leading to beautiful waterfalls, and lovely scenery. You may want to check out Cathedral Ledge which overlooks Echo Lake State Park, also. The kids would probably like a little country store in North Conway called Zeb%26#39;s. I have not had issues with bugs, but contact App Mtn Club via email to inquire as to that particular timeframe. Have a GREAT time!

Good information, but we%26#39;re looking at a 2 year old post...

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