Hike Mt. Kearsarge North

Mount Kearsarge North has an awesome fire tower with 360 views of the region. This hike is an out and back which means we'll be going down the way we came up. This hike is not a 4,000 footer but is considered one of the more beautiful views in the region. You do not need to have 4,000 footer experience to join. The main characteristics you'll need to join are the following:

1) Can do aerobic exercise non-stop for several hours if needed going up very high inclines

2) Have microspikes - no, not Yaktrax or any small beaded footwear. You can buy knock-off microspikes online at Amazon.

This hike has 2,600 ft of elevation gain, and even though Kearsarge North is not a 4,000 footer, that elevation gain is similar to what you would experience on a typical 4,000 in NH. The mileage is 6.5, which means there will be a lot of elevation gain over a short period of time.

Gear

1) microspikes

2) hiking boots (if you have trail runners, please make your peace with God if your feet get wet and you loose your toes). Regular hiking boots are fine as little to no snow is predicted at this point.

3) Non-cotton socks, core base layer, and pant base layer.

4) Waterproof/windproof core and pant shells

5) 2 liters of water to be kept inside your backpack to keep from freezing

6) Electrolytes - Gatorade

7) Sandwich and other snacks. Do not come unprepared with one measly health bar.

8) Multiple non-cotton layers to keep you safe and warm from the cold

9) Map of this hike: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-kearsarge-north--2

10) headlamp or flashlight (phone does not count)

Expectations

This is not a professionally guided hike, so do not treat anyone in the group as your personal guide. You must have the above supplies and map, and you will be screened at the carpool/trail head for these items. If you do not have them, you will be sent back. Your safety is our safety. You must exercise regularly; yoga does not count. Because this is an out and back, if you are slow, you will expected to have the grace to either turn back or hike slowly upwards while the rest of the group ascends. Otherwise we hike together, stop at trail junctions, and enjoy each other's company.

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