Hike North & South Doubleheads

Doublehead Mountain stands guard at the south end of the Baldface Range, looming over the town of Jackson. As you might guess, the mountain has two prominent, rounded peaks, which are distinctive when seen from afar. They stand fairly isolated from higher mountains, the nearest one being two and a half miles away. A White Mountian National Forest cabin occupies the summit of the slightly taller north peak, which has decent views from ledges, but is less open than the south peak. The south peak is quite ledgy at the top, and provides majestic views from various scenic ledges.

Length: 3.4 miles

Elevation gain: 1,689 ft

Map: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/1ycOIo4FDdka19J61fYuGYY1

You should join this trip if...

1) You have recent hiking experience

2) You have taken a winter hiking class

3) You have all of the mandatory gear

4) You understand that the difficulty is listed as "easy" for those who exercise aerobically regularly. If you are a frequent hiker like me, this will be super easy. If you do not hike and have no experience, you should not come on this hike.

5) 1.8 mph average pace does not seem killer to you

Additional expectations

1) I am not a guide and this is not a service - I expect you to be fully prepared with the gear listed below and the mindset that you could get yourself out of trouble if needed.

2) We stick together - this is a group event, so if you feel that you are not flexible in working as a team, this will not be a good hike for you.

3) You can be turned away from carpool or the trailhead if you look/seem unprepared.

4) We will follow COVID guidelines and wear masks during carpool and on the trail when social distancing cannot be maintained. Do not show up if you do not agree to the COVID guidelines.

5) Showing up without registering on Ridj-it with a profile and then actually signing up for the trip is a safety hazard and will get you banned. Do not message to join in any alternative manner.

Please answer the following questions before/when you join unless your Ridj-it profile is amazing

1. When was your last hike? How many miles was it? How much elevation gain?

2. What does your weekly exercise routine look like?

3. Do you have all of the gear marked as required below?

Mandatory gear (yes, mandatory)

1) Waterproof hiking shoes (no sneakers); winter hiking shoes optional

2) Microspikes

3) Gaiters

4) Waterproof shells for core and pants

5) Layer clothing system; no cotton

6) Insulated jacket (puffy - down or synthetic)

7) Hat

8) Winter Gloves

9) Headlamp (days are much shorter)

10) 2 liters of water or water treatment method

11) Snacks and lunch ~1000 calories.

12) Extra clothing to change into after (mandatory, your clothes will get wet during this hike)

13) Map: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/1ycOIo4FDdka19J61fYuGYY1

Snowshoes will not be mandatory for this hike since no snow is predicted throughout the week.

If you are traveling from Massachusetts, please be aware of the State’s guidelines for travel outside of the State. The guidelines can be found here. You are expected to abide by these guidelines and assume all responsibility for non-compliance.

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