MTS MORGAN & PERCIVAL

Despite the initial threat of rain, the forecast cleared, and the weather turned out perfect for hiking.  Jonathan (our fearless leader), Joe, Thad, Carl, Randy, Alex, and Minh hiked up to the lookout on Mt. Morgan, with half the group taking the ladder and squeezing through the rock tunnel to get to the lookout.  On the way, we saw solomon's seal, clintonia, low-bush blueberry, bluet, trilium, flowering shadbush (aka serviceberry, saskatoon berry) and new leaves from christmas fern.  Other than a few squirrels, we saw no other fauna other than the bears who came as part of our group.  We took a lunch break at the Mt. Morgan outook and then headed to Mt. Percival.  The way down was easy, with great conversation throughout the hike.

Please join me for this 5.5 mile loop hike of Mts Morgan & Percival.  The 2200' peaks sit above Squam Lake and afford spectacular views south to Squam and Lake Winnepesauke after a 1500' elevation gain.  It's a short, challenging hike but well worth the effort for the views.  We'll ascend via the Mt Morgan trail, traverse the ridge on the Crawford-Ridgepole trail to Mr Percival where we'll have lunch above the cliffs and then descend the Mt Percival trail back to the parking lot.  Should be down by 3PM.