Halloween on Mount Washington - Tuckerman Ravine Trail
When:
Saturday, Oct 31, 2020 9:00a -
6:00p
Saturday, Oct 31, 2020 9:00a -
6:00p
Where:
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy
Medford, MA 02155
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=64683
Mount Washington is the highest point in New England and the highest peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Often called the most dangerous small mountain in the world, Mount Washington is recommended for experienced hikers and climbers who can handle significant elevation gain.
Tuckerman's Ravine Trail from Pinkham Notch is the most popular route to the summit. It is important to properly research this trail and bring proper gear as conditions can quickly turn dangerous as a result of bad weather in the form of severe storms, snow and wind. There are no markings on Tuckerman's Ravine, so it's easy to take a wrong turn. Keep left after the last yellow arrow and follow the cairns once you crest the wall.
Distance: 7.9 mi
Elevation gain: 4,169 ft
AllTrails Map
Fitness Requirement
• All hikers must have recent experience hiking with an elevation gain of above 3000ft and 8 miles distance
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• This is a dangerous hike, do not make it your first trip in the White Mountains
Mandatory Gear
• Hiking boots
• Microspikes
• Appropriate hiking clothing (base layers, mid layers. waterproof shell, gloves, etc)
• Electronic or physical maps of the hike
• Sun protection (sunglasses, 60+ sunscreen, hat)
• 2-3 liters of water
• Lunch, snacks and electrolytes
• Positive attitude
Expectations
This is not a beginner hike so you must be in good shape and have confidence in finishing the traverse. You must have the supplies above or you will be turned away before leaving the carpool spot/trailhead. You are responsible for having a map of this hike; this is not a guided hike. You are joining like-minded enthusiasts and are responsible for your own safety and preparedness.
COVID Guidelines
Social distancing: Must agree to practice social distancing (six feet apart) where possible.
Masks: You must wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose for situations where you are unable to practice social distancing, including carpool. You agree to bring a mask to all events and wear it in case such situations arise.
Sickness policy: You agree to not partake in any events if you were sick within the past 2 weeks, OR, if you were exposed to an individual who became sick within two weeks after event.
Monitoring program: You agree to participate in the Ridj-it monitoring program if you become sick after an event or we learn that you were exposed to another User who was sick in an event you attended. You assert that you have read through and agreed to the detail of the Ridj-it monitoring program, which can be found in covid19.ridj-it.com.
