As part of the Bethlehem, NH cabin weekend, join us on a hike up Mt Carrigain, one of the 4000 footers at an elevation of 4682 feet. If you are staying at the cabin, please sign up for "NH Cabin Weekend" on July 18 as well. This mountain has an observation tower with spectacular views in all directions: 43 of the 48 NH 4000 footers can be seen from the top! This is an out and back hike with a roundtrip length of about 10 miles and elevation gain of 3300 ft. Even though the length and elevation gain classify this hike as "strenuous" the trail is only moderately steep with no difficult sections. Bring typical stuff for a summer day hike: plenty of water, lunch/snacks, sun screen, rain jacket if needed, etc. In case of heavy rain we will decide at the cabin what to do in lieu of Carrigain (Hale which is below tree line is an option).

We will car pool from the cabin to the trail head, leaving the cabin at 8:30 am. Directions to the cabin (copied from the trip listing for "NH Cabin Weekend").

From UMass: Interstate 91 North to Exit 17 in Vermont (near milepost 110) Right onto US Highway 302 East to Littleton, New Hampshire (about 25 miles) Right onto Interstate 93 South to Exit 40 (2 exits from your on-ramp) US Highway 302 East 3 miles to flashing yellow light in center of Bethlehem Right onto NH state highway 142 South 0.9 miles UMOC cabin gravel parking lot is on the right, entrance between two timber posts Trailhead at right rear corner of lot, follow ¼ mile up the hill to the cabin

From Boston: Interstate 93 North to Exit 37 in New Hampshire Right onto NH state highway 142 North 4.5 miles UMOC cabin gravel parking lot is on the left, entrance between two timber posts Trailhead at right rear corner of lot, follow ¼ mile up the hill to the cabin