Join Mark and me on the second of three spring hikes which will become progressively harder.  On this trip we will hike Mount Kearsarge North, a 3268 foot mountain in Intervale, New Hampshire.  This mountain is known for having a fire tower which affords some of the best views of the White Mountains.

• Start Time: 10:00am
• Difficulty: moderate
• Hiking pace: moderate with breaks
• Distance: 6.2 miles
• Elevation Gain: 2600 feet

We will begin at the trail head on Hurricane Mountain Road and hike the Mount Kearsarge North Trail 3.1 miles to the summit.  We will return the same way we ascend.  The trail will begin rather easily up to some boulders about a mile in.  From there it will ascend and climb steadily into a ledgy area with some views.  Shortly before the summit the trail will angle steeply upward.

Please bring plenty of water and the necessary snacks/lunch.  We will initially plan for a late lunch around 1pm on the summit, but if necessary we can stop along the trail to eat.  Be prepared for the possibility of annoying black flies.  The hike should take just over 6 hours, but it may vary depending on group dynamics.

As the trip date comes closer I will send additional information to everyone who signed up.  Please feel free to contact Mark or me with any questions you may have about the hike.

From the junction of River Road, just north of North Conway, follow NH Route 16 north for 1.8 miles.  Turn right onto Hurricane Mountain Road which is just after Intervale, an area with a scenic view point and railroad crossing.  Follow Hurricane Mountain Road for about 1.4 miles, where the trailhead will be on the left.  Parking may be minimal.

Suggestion: If you are planning to drive NH Route 16 from the south consider taking this alternate route around Conway and North Conway to avoid most of the heavy traffic you may encounter.  The speed limit is slow, but this route is much less busy and scenic.  From the junction of NH Route 112 and NH Route 16 drive north 0.8 miles and turn left onto Washington Street at the first stop light.  In 0.2 miles turn slightly left onto West Side Drive.  Drive 5.1 miles to River Road and turn right.  Drive 0.9 miles on River Road to NH Route 16 where you will turn left and follow the directions above.