This is a Appalachian Trail section hike to Mount Wolf which provides good fall foliage views to Franconia Ridge, brooks, and rock scrambles. It follows Reel Brook Trail all the way to its end and then turns right to follow Kinsman Ridge Trail to Mount Wolf. The return trip is via the same route. Trails: Reel Brook Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail [Appalachian Trail] Hike distance 9.6 miles, Elevation Gain 2200 Feet Book time Average: 8 hrs

After The Hike: Everyone is welcome back at our house in Waterville Valley to socialize around the deck and enjoy a home cooked meal with dessert! It's BYOB and it costs $5 per person.   

Lodging Option: We have 8 bunks available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and Saturday night for $20 per night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email us ASAP to reserve a bunk! 

The Reel Brook Trailhead is located in Easton, New Hamphire.

From Route 116 turn onto Reel Brook Road which is on the east side of Rt. 116 in Easton. This turn-off is marked by a hiker sign and in on the right, 3.7 miles north of the junction with Routes 112 and 116; or 1.1 miles south of Easton's town hall.

Reel Brook Road is rough even in summer.

Follow Reel Brook Road for 0.6 mile, until you see another hiker sign, then take a left [if you dare] onto a small field that serves as a parking area. This will probably be no problem for SUV's, but cars with low underbodies need to be careful of all the rock popping out of the ground. Once you get past the entry way, the field itself is much smoother.