Hike Tripyramids! (NH 48 4K - 2 peaks)
When:
Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 9:00a -
4:00p
Saturday, Mar 19, 2022 9:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Sullivan Square
Sullivan Square(Medford Street / The Neck, Boston, MA, USA)
Boston, MA 02155
Admission:
Unknown
Categories:
Meetup, Social Good, Sports & Active Life
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=91094
Mount Tripyramid is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. Part of the Sandwich Range of the White Mountains, it has three distinct peaks – North, Middle, and South – along its mile-long summit ridge. North, at 4,160 ft (1,270 m), is the highest. Both North and Middle Tripyramid are included in the Appalachian Mountain Club's list of New England "four-thousand footers". Although over 4,000 feet in height, South Tripyramid is not, because it lacks topographic prominence, being less than 200 ft above the col on the ridge from Middle Tripyramid.
We will take the Pine Bend Brook Trail to reach the summit of North Tripyramid and then take the Mt Tripyramid Trail to reach the summits of Middle and South Tripyramids. We'll take the Sabbaday Brook Trail for our descent although there is a one mile walk on the Kancamagus Highway to get back to the Pine Bend Brook trail head. If we have more than one car, we could avoid this road walk by car spotting.
This hike is rated difficult because of the length and elevation gain. There are steeper sections in this hike which require some negotiation. If you have winter hiking experience of 4K' mountains, are in good shape and have a regular exercise routine, you should be good to go.
Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/tripyramids-loop-99f16d3
distance: 11 mi
elevation gain: 2900 ft
Expectations
I expect you to have previous winter hiking experience in the Whites. This is a long hike, so a regular exercise routine is key. That being said, we will likely end in the dark so a headlamp is necessary.
We will be hiking at a moderate pace of around 1.5 miles per hour. So, if you're looking to go as fast as possible or have difficulty staying together as a group, I do not recommend this hike for 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) Parking is limited, so non-carpoolers will be limited.
All listed gear is required. I will be screening everyone going on this hike.
1) Waterproof winter hiking boots (no trail runners or summer hiking boots).
2) Microspikes; Absolutely no tiny studs or anything that does not have multiple sharp pointed edges.
3) Snowshoes (depending on trail conditions)
4) Waterproof and windproof shells for core and pants
5) Layered clothing system; no cotton
6) Insulated jacket (puffy - down or synthetic)
7) Winter Hat
8) Winter Gloves
9) Headlamp with extra batteries or another headlamp (days are much shorter)
10) 2-3 liters of water
11) Snacks and lunch ~2000 calories.
12) Extra clothing to change into after
13) Leg gaiters
14) Copy of the trail map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/tripyramids-loop-99f16d3
Highly recommended
1) Hiking poles (very helpful during descent on snowy / icy trails)
2) Hand and toe warmers
Expectations
Please write your experience once you join if your Ridj-it profile does not have an extensive history.
Hiking 4000 footers in the winter is not an easy task. This particular hike is long and has a considerable elevation gain.
