Let's do Mt. Washington on Washinton's Birthday Weekend!  This is about a 8 mile round trip hike using the Amoonusuc Ravine Trail (Ammo trail) with an elevation gain of about 4000 feet..  The trail is generally level for the first 2 miles at which time you arrive at the Gem Pool. The trail then becomes steep to Lake of The Clouds Hut.  The summit of Mt. Washington is less than 1.5 miles from the Hut.  We will have lunch at the Hut or on the summit depending on weather conditions.  We will descend via the Cog Railway route. The weather forecast at this time looks like a mild partly cloudy day with southwest breezes.  If the weather is too windy, we will not hike beyond the Hut.

This trail is usually packed so all we'll probably need is traction, i.e., Micro Spikes/ Crampons. Bring hand warmers for your gloves. Wear winter-insulated boots on your feet, warm socks, dress in layers [no cotton], gloves [mittens are best], warm hat and headlamp/flashlight. Some guys like to have a scarf/neck gaiter to keep their neck warm, gaiters for their boots to keep snow off their boots, ski poles and small thermos for something hot to drink. Don't forget water, lunch and snacks.

Hikers are welcome to stay over at my house near Franconia Notch, NH on Saturday and/or Sunday nights or just come over after the hike for a apre-hike Happy Hour/Potluck dinner.  Hot showers available.

We will meet at the parking lot at the bottom of the Cog Railroad ($10 fee per person for parking) or can carpool from my house near Franconia, NH.  Email me if you need more specific directions.