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Caribou Mountain Hike – Wild Views & Great Company!

Now for something completely different! Join us for a stunning hike up Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft), where vast open ledges offer sweeping views.

Caribou Mountain Hike – Wild Views & Great Company!

Now for something completely different! Join us for a stunning hike up Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft), where vast open ledges offer sweeping views.

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Now for something completely different! Join us for a stunning hike up Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft), where vast open ledges offer sweeping views of the Wild River Valley, Carter-Moriah Range, and Presidential peaks!

We'll follow the Caribou Trail, connecting to Mud Brook Trail for a rewarding summit. This out-and-back hike covers 7 miles round trip with a 2,000 ft elevation gain.

Trail Highlights:

  • Moderate grade through open hardwoods
  • Several brook crossings
  • Caribou–Speckled Mountain Wilderness
  • Incredible views from the summit!

What to Bring:

  • Sturdy hiking shoes/boots
  • Water, snacks, lunch
  • Layers & rain/wind gear
  • Bug spray, sunscreen
  • A sense of adventure!

Post-Hike Social:

Join us for an early dinner at Mr. Pizza in Gorham — outdoor deck seating by the Ammonoosuc River.

Lodging Option:

Crash at our cozy house near Waterville Valley, NH – $25/night or $50/weekend. Includes bunk beds (linens/towels/Wi-Fi), plus coffee & bagels each morning. Limited space, email ASAP to reserve!

 

Directions

Bog Road off US 2 (1.3 miles west of the West Bethel Office, look for “Pooh Corner Farm” sign). Drive 2.8 miles down Bog Road to the trailhead gate.
Carpooling: Reach out if interested in carpooling from Exit 28 / Waterville Valley.

Saturday, July 26, 2025
West Bethel, ME · Directions
Meet at 9:00 AM
Hosted by Gandalf
8/15 signed up
Caribou Mountain Hike – Wild Views & Great Company!

About this event

Now for something completely different! Join us for a stunning hike up Caribou Mountain (2,828 ft), where vast open ledges offer sweeping views of the Wild River Valley, Carter-Moriah Range, and Presidential peaks!

We'll follow the Caribou Trail, connecting to Mud Brook Trail for a rewarding summit. This out-and-back hike covers 7 miles round trip with a 2,000 ft elevation gain.

Trail Highlights:

  • Moderate grade through open hardwoods
  • Several brook crossings
  • Caribou–Speckled Mountain Wilderness
  • Incredible views from the summit!

What to Bring:

  • Sturdy hiking shoes/boots
  • Water, snacks, lunch
  • Layers & rain/wind gear
  • Bug spray, sunscreen
  • A sense of adventure!

Post-Hike Social:

Join us for an early dinner at Mr. Pizza in Gorham — outdoor deck seating by the Ammonoosuc River.

Lodging Option:

Crash at our cozy house near Waterville Valley, NH – $25/night or $50/weekend. Includes bunk beds (linens/towels/Wi-Fi), plus coffee & bagels each morning. Limited space, email ASAP to reserve!

 

Directions to the trailhead

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Opens turn-by-turn directions to West Bethel, ME, 03285 in Google Maps (new tab).

Bog Road off US 2 (1.3 miles west of the West Bethel Office, look for “Pooh Corner Farm” sign). Drive 2.8 miles down Bog Road to the trailhead gate.
Carpooling: Reach out if interested in carpooling from Exit 28 / Waterville Valley.

Who's going (8)

Gandalf SUSTAINING
Gandalf
Thornton, NH
Attended
baezfred GUEST MEMBER
baezfred
Lancaster, NH
Attended
MO GUEST MEMBER
MO
Lancaster, NH
Attended
JR GUEST MEMBER
JR
Boston, MA
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HikerLegs SUSTAINING
HikerLegs
South Burlington, VT
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maineguy2022 GUEST MEMBER
maineguy2022
Oxford / Poland, ME, ME
No-show
StuckinNH GUEST MEMBER
StuckinNH
DUNBARTON, NH
Attended
UpInMaine GUEST MEMBER
UpInMaine
Augusta, ME
Attended

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