Mt Pierce felt easier than Mt Monadnock’s White Dot, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t bring anything else to the table. Quite the contrary, as I saw…
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An antipodean hike with both sunny and cloudy conditions — a bluebird afternoon with almost limitless views… of clouds below.
There are steep sections, there’s an easy-going col. There’s a comfortably easy hike in. There are views from the top. The Hancocks have it all.
It’s the best worst kept secret in the Whites. Hiking Mt Hale from the west features easy grades, and a fine outing for those willing to look a little harder for the way forward.
On a clear day, one can argue Madison has the best view in the Whites, being uniquely situated to take in both Adams and Washington at once. Either way, it’s a good hike.
It may have the highest trailhead, but it really doesn’t matter, does it? You’re going to climb Jefferson one way or another.
When a sunny day’s hike turns dark and cloudy, you take what you can. No worries: Zealand has plenty on offer.
Adams is a great hike when done on its own. It’s steep and rocky, but patience wins the day, and perhaps even the best view in the Whites.
The Pemi Loop is a classic that defies expectations. And yet, delivers a fulfilling outing — no matter how tired, I just kept smiling.
We all knew it was coming, but now, it’s official: Tecumseh is only 3,997 feet high. But that doesn’t diminish its stature. It’s still a great outing.
With modest grades and an overall easy trail, Tom, Field, and Willey make for a New England Classic.
A tough hike that yields little in the way of boundless views. But it remains a classic hike.