Nh mountain hiking owls head which completed my 11 year quest to hike new hampshires 48 4000 foot peaks. Top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4000 feet in new hampshire. Intrigued by stories of misadventures or history of the white.
Mount tecumseh, 4000 footers hiking list on the same day that i publicized my owls head, conserving wilderness article, the appalachian mountain club amc posted an article about some of the mountains on the white mountain 4000 footers hiking list may not be over 4,000 feet. The trail conditions below are the most recent available, compiled by proximity to each white mountain four thousand foot peak. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with this commemorative sign from authentic trail signs, listing all fortyeight 4,000 footers. Nh 4000 footers guide amc appalachian mountain club. Could it be about the 48 4000 and above footers in nh. Mount tecumseh white mountain 4000 footers hiking list. Gridding new hampshires 4,000 footers new hampshires white mountains are home some of the most challenging and beautiful trails in the country. I got my copy at white birch books in north conway, but ive seen it in the amc highland center and pinkham notch gift shops. The 4000footers of the white mountains this second edition is revised and expanded by 230 pages with much additional information about the 48. Times published in hiking books are round trip but only includes hiking time. While more people than ever are hiking them, theres still a dearth of good information about each mountain and its surrounding areas.
Preserving the dark skies of the maine woods may 21, 2020. Apr 04, 2019 these six summits are considered to be the easier of the 48, and are great choices that will gradually ease you into the world of hiking 4000 footers and prepare you to tackle the more challenging peaks. Eli is also the author and photographer of moosilauke portrait of a mountain, a coffeetable style book covering one of new hampshire s most iconic mountains. Backpacking the white mountain 4000 footers guidebook. New hampshire 4000 footers the new hampshire four thousand footer list, officially known as the white mountain four thousand footers, was created by the appalachian mountain club amc. A new year means new challenges, both physical and mental. Color your hike white mountains nh hiking trails map 4000. White mountain guide, 30th edition amc store appalachian. While you can find trail descriptions in many other works, the authors have also collected interesting nuggets of history for each peak as well tidbits about the 4000 footer club.
See more ideas about hiking, mountains and white mountains. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route up each mountain are indispensable, and having a separate writeup for winter approaches in hugely helpful. Hiking and healing in the white mountains by cheryl. Youve likely heard of new hampshires 4000footers, those peaks in the white mountains with summits cresting 4,000 feet in elevation. This book is the bible of 4000 footers in the white mountains of nh. Amcs planning guide will get you started hiking all 48 peaks over 4,000 feet in new hampshire. White mountain 4000 footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. Best 4000 footers for beginners new hampshire 4000. Amc closes all eight high mountain huts for the first time in 2 years may 20, 2020. Hiking the 48 4000 footers of new hampshire youtube.
Pierce is an excellent 4000 footer for a beginner hiker. Oct 23, 20 hiking all 48 of the new hampshire 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains. What better way to celebrate your accomplishments than with this commemorative sign from authentic trail signs, listing all fortyeight 4,000footers. The right outdoor equipment can make a camping trip a delight. His falconguides include basic illustrated snowshoeing, hiking the waterfalls of new england and best easy day hikes green mountains. Stretching from the wmnf to the canadian border, the trail offers a trip through some of the most scenic areas in the state. When i first saw this book shared by book sparks, i was really excited. The 6 easiest 4000 footer hikes for beginners in nhs. Jan 15, 2016 links to trip reports and information of the mountains in nh that are 4000 feet or higher. Trail conditions, hiking stats, and best 4000 footers for beginners.
My journey hiking the 48 new hampshire 4,000 footers youtube. Jan 10, 2014 philip werner new hampshire peakbagging lists 4000 footer patch my friend joe has this saying, leave no stragglers, which is his mantra for hiking the white mountain 4000 footers in a time and energy efficient way. The hike itself isnt difficult, and the trail doesnt. Nov 15, 2014 these 48 peaks comprise the list of mountains with summits 4000 ft or higher in the new hampshire white mountains as defined by the amc four thousand footer club the peaks are numbered by the. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners written by. Note that this list is not the same as the mathematicallyderived new hampshire 4000footer threshold list also hosted on this site. Its a major check on the life list of many new england hikers. I took my time and went from rangeley to stratton, with a side trip to abraham, a short detour to sugarloaf summit, and a harder than expected bushwhack to redington from the at. After completing the nh 4,000 footers, i was looking for a good way to visualize the trails i had hiked while looking for new trails. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains mostly in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer.
New hampshire 4,000 footers nh48 hiking lists in new england the state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation. Welcome to a supportive, encouraging group of people interested in hiking the 48 tallest mountains above. The deep narratives and hiking distances for each possible route. From casual hikes to challenging ascents regional hiking series by eli burakian dec 1, 2018. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. The best guidebook for hiking the nh 4000footers if you are serious about hiking new hampshires 4000footers in winter, then you absolutely need to own this fantastic guidebook.
White mountain guide, 30th edition amcs comprehensive guide to hiking trails in the white mountain national forest this 30th edition has been thoroughly updated and revised posttropical storm irene, with accurate descriptions of more than 500 trails, as well as trip planning advice, safety information, and a checklist of new hampshires. Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountain 4000footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000footer climbs. The most recent copy of this essential guidebook has all of the. The state of new hampshire has fortyeight 4,000 footer mountains mostly in the white mountains listed below in order of highest elevation to lowest elevation a 4,000 footer is a mountain that has an elevation of at least 4,000 feet and a minimum of 200 feet prominence.
Designed to complement the popular periodic table of the white mountain 4000 footers poster, this pocketsize passportstyle booklet is tailormade for keeping track of your 4000 footer climbs. Ready to hike the 4,000footers of the white mountains. How to get started hiking new hampshires 48 4,000footers. After completing the nh 4,000 footers, i was looking for a good way to visualize the trails i. Taking on one of new hampshires 48 4,000 footers is becoming a pilgrimage for new hampshire residents and its visitors. The trails are often little more than eroded rockslides, navigated by boulder hopping and lowering ones self off beleaguered tree trunks. Youll find descriptions of every single trail that. The 4000footers of the white mountains by steven d. Hey meb, i did the maine 4000 footers as a backpacking trip in october of last year.
A history of the new hampshire 4,000footers may 21, 2020. This guide thoroughly covers all of the 48 high peaks of new hampshire, with geographic description, nomenclature, historical highlights in timeline fashion, trail route descriptions, winter tips. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire. New hampshire 4000 footers for beginners trail to summit. Cool facts about common backyard plants and animals may 20, 2020. I was introduced to peakbagging back in 2015 and the list that helped spark my obsession with hitting the trails was the 48. A guide to peak bagging the easiest nh for newer hikers. The introduction gives a history of the amcs 4000 footer club, white mountain history, geology, flora and fauna, and very sensible hiking advice. New hampshire 4000 footer infomap great looking piece of hiking wall art displays the locations of all 48 new hampshire 4000 footers detailed information on each mountain product information.
If you like to climb 4000 footers in new hampshire, i recommend you get yourself a. Both have written numerous books and articles on hiking in new england. The essential guide to climbing the 48 4000foot peaks of new hampshire. The 48 4000footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire.
Ready to hike the 4,000 footers of the white mountains. White mountain 4000footers passport, by steve baileywith brio, 2015. Ready to hike the 4000footers of the white mountains. As the tallest peak in the northeast, and being that it has both train and auto. This is the official amc list, which appears to have a couple of inconsistencies in the way peaks are included on the list related to prominence data on the usgs topographic maps.
Gear to hike the nh 48 hiking equipment for the new. The 6 best 4000 footers for beginner hikers in new hampshire. A guide to new hampshires greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series. This group is for drama free, supportive discussion on hiking in new. The cohos trail is new hampshires longest and newest hiking trail. As a new hampshire resident and selfproclaimed hikeaholic, there is nothing more exciting than starting off the new year with a new list of peaks to tackle. Learn more about how to join the new hampshire 4,000 footer club below, and join us in staff led hikes here. Jan 10, 2017 a guides view top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire top 5 beginner winter 4000 footers in new hampshire posted on 10 jan 2017. New hampshire 4000 footers hike nh mountains 4000 footer list. Being over 4,000 feet is one of the criteria for a mountain to be on the list.
Any orders placed through this store will not be honored or fulfilled. A guide to peak bagging the easiest nh 4000footers for newer hikers. The 4,000 footer clubclimbing and hiking in new hampshire has 19,502 members. Fantastic screen new hampshire hiking ideas whenever theres no doubt that weeks time result in innovative england, vermonts landscapes and cheese, m. The 4000footers of the white mountains is not available from amazon, but you can find it on the shelf in many stores and gift shops throughout the white mountains. While we should all have a healthy fear of these mountains, especially in winter, all of these peaks can be climbed if you have the proper gear, the necessary skills, and favorable weather conditions. This is an excellent overview of white mountain hikes for the peakbaggers out there.
It climbs eight 4000footers including mt madison, adams, jefferson, washington, monroe, eisenhower, pierce, and jackson, with 14 miles of abovetreeline hiking. Hiking the 4000footers of nh in winter hiking, new. Jan 24, 2010 all this past week the white mountains hiking community has been abuzz over the latest attempt by trampers to establish a new speed record for climbing all 48 of new hampshire 4,000foot peaks in. The list also know as the 48 and nh 48 is recognize by the amc four thousand footer club. The comments on trail stewardship are especially pertinent because of the heavy use the white mountain trails receive. Owls head has a bad reputation due to the long approach, challenging stream crossings and bushwhack to the summit. New hampshire has 48 mountains that are over 4,000 feet in elevation, and at any one point in time, thousands of hikers are working towards their goal of climbing them all. Hiking the 48 4000 footers of nh in winter all of the 4000 footers of new hampshire can be hiked in winter, and many hikers set out to do just that. Note that this list is not the same as the mathematicallyderived new hampshire 4000 footer threshold list also hosted on this site. Eli is also the author and photographer of moosilauke portrait of a mountain, a coffeetable style book covering one of new hampshires most iconic mountains. The 48 4000 footers of new hampshire welcome to the guide to hiking the 4,000 footers of new hampshire. Pierce 4,310 pierce is an excellent 4000 footer for a beginner hiker. Facility and program closures in response to covid19 may 19, 2020. New hampshire 4000 footers white mountains hiking list.
Color in and personalize your hiking trails, including all fortyeight nh 4000 footers and the appalachian trail, with this hand drawn print of the white mountains hiking trails in new hampshire. Hike enough 4000footers and youll eventually find and buy this book. Color your hike white mountains nh hiking trails map 4000 etsy. To locals, the 48 4,000 footers of new hampshire are. Thousands of hikers flock to them each year in search of a challenge. The 4000 footers of the white mountains this second edition is revised and expanded by 230 pages with much additional information about the 48. This book describes all of the trails that climb each peak, and includes critical notes of what to be careful of if you hike these peaks in winter. So if you are planning to spend 40 minutes at views. And the objective is to hike all 48 mountains on the list, and once completed a hiker may apply for a patch and scroll through the amc four thousand footer club. A pemi loop, as its known locally, is a 33 mile loop hike that follows the ridgeline encircling the pemigewasset wilderness. Looking for a bit of motivation or inspiration to hike the nh 4000 footers.