Mount Livermore and Cotton Loop Hike

We had a beautiful day for a loop hike of Mount Cotton and Livermore.  Temperatures were near 70, there was no snow, and we had an easy walk with great conversation with some great guys (two guys we had not meet before, and one guy that we met on a hike we led last year).    There was one guy that unfortunately went to the wrong trailhead, and we weren't able to connect as there was no cell phone coverage.    We walked up the Mount Cotton Trail, and then undulated by going down and then up to Mount Livermore, where we had lunch.    We decided to go down Old Mountain Rd to Old Highway instead of doing the Prescott Trail.    On the way down we saw old stone walls and an old cemetary.    The only thing that would have made the hike better would have been if we could have gone to a coffee shop and continued the conversation!    

Join us for a loop hike over Mount Cotton and Livermore in the Squam Range, with beautiful views of Squam Lake, where On Golden Pond was filmed.    This is a 5 mile loop hike with about 1000 feet or less of elevation.   The hike up Mount Cotton on the Mount Cotton trail is fairly steep but you're up there in about 30 minutes or less, and we can pause to see the first view of Squam Lake.   After that, there is undulation on the Crawford Ridgepole trail as we go down and then back up to Mount LIvermore, but the ascent up to Mount Livermore is gradual with switchbacks.   There is a large area at the top of Mount Livermore where we can spread out to have our lunch.   After lunch we will backtrack on the Crawford Ridgepole Trail to the Prescott Trail, then the Prescott trail will lead us to Old Highway trail back to Rt 113 and the cars.    

We are keeping the hike at 7 people to make it easier to practice the recommended social distancing of keeping at least 6 feet of distance between everyone.  Also, with the recommended guidance of hiking local during the pandemic, please be living in New Hampshire or within an hour or so drive of the hike in order to sign up.