Please join us for a favorite early spring hike to the summits of Black Snout (2803') and Mt Shaw (2990'), highest "peaks" in the Ossipee Mountains. The overall moderate roundtrip is 7.6 miles which includes a 1/2 mile somewhat strenuous section just before joining the old carriage road (from Castle in the Clouds) which then takes us easily to both summits with views of Lake Winnipesaukee (from Black Snout) and the Whites (from Shaw). A good, vigorous 1st hike to get you ready for summer. Come with a daypack, lunch, plenty of water and layers (depending on the forecast). Rain date will probably be Sunday 6 May but contact if in doubt. Group dinner afterwards at Ossipee Lake or Pine River Pond (TBD) for those so inclined and able to join us.

 The Shaw Trailhead is located in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire.

From Rt. 16:

• From Rt. 16 in Ossipee, take Rt. 171 west (Old Granite Road which turns into Mountain Road after crossing route 28).
• The trailhead is 9.7 miles west of the junction of routes 171 and 28.
• There's a small parking area on the right (north) side of the road, just before a bridge over Fields Brook; on the other side of the bridge on the left side of the road is Sodom Road which you can use as a "you've just missed the trailhead" marker.
• There are no trailhead signs.

From I-93:

• Take exit 23 off of I-93 and follow Rt. 104 east for about 8 miles until it ends in Meredith.
• Turn left onto Rt. 3 and go about 0.8 mile to a traffic light just beyond the public docks.
• Turn right onto Rt. 25 and travel 10.1 miles passing through Moltonborough village.
• Turn right onto Rt. 109 and go 2.2 miles.
• Turn left onto Rt. 171 east and follow it for 3.9 miles.
• You will pass Sodom Road on the right, immediately cross a bridge over Fields Brook, then you should immediately turn left into the small trailhead parking area.
• There are no trailhead signs.