Let's take (on) the Stairs

It was a great day for a hike - perfect climbing weather. 

Since Jim and I were the only two hikers we added a few miles and some elevation to our hike (for a total of 12.9 miles and 4,200 elevation gain).  Why you ask?   Because Jim is red-lining the Whites and the Parker Trail was on his outstanding list.  

We climbed via Mt Langdon Trail & Mount Parker Trail - hitting both Mount Parker and Mount Resolution.  Great views !!!   Along the way we found the "obscure side path" which lead to a "large, flat, open ledge with excellent views".  

From there we continued to Davis Path & Stairs Spur Trail to Stairs Mountain - another beautiful spot. 

Afterwards we made our way down the Davis Path to the Mount Crawford Spur Trail to catch more amazing views from Mount Crawford. 

We finished our descent via the Davis Path.  Oh, did I forget to mention we initially spotted cars.

What a great time - we climbed four mountains in one hike :)

HIKE:  Giant Stairs Mountain, Mt. Resolution and Mt. Crawford

Giant Stairs Mountain & Mount Crawford have excellent, unique and unexpected views.   Mt. Resolution’s ledges offer great views also.  All three are on the NH 52 with a View list !!!

OUR ROUTE:

To Stairs Mountain
• Davis Path to Giant Stairs Spur – 4.4 miles   
• Giant Stairs Spur to Stairs Mountain - 0.2 miles   

Return with a stop at Mt. Resolution
• Giant Stairs Spur back to Davis Path - 0.2 miles
• Davis Path down to Mt. Parker Trail - 0.7 miles
• Mt. Parker Trail to Mt. Resolution - 0.5 miles 

Return to Davis Path Trailhead
• Mt. Parker Trail back to Davis Path - 0.5 miles
• Davis Path back to the trailhead – 3.7 miles

Optional:  On the Return to the Davis Path trailhead
• Mt. Crawford Spur off the Davis path - 0.6 miles out & back

TOTALS (with Mt. Crawford)
• Distance:  10.8 miles 
• Elevation Gain:  3,897 feet 
• Estimated Time:  8.5 hours (with lunch & breaks)

Note:  This hike is subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather. 

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