Carter Dome [4832’] and Mt. Hight [4675’] Hike

Great hike on a beautiful September day. Lots of folks having a fine time hiking. Very spotty and sparse yellows and reds but it looks like another week or two for some real color.

The hike up to Mt Hight is SO WORTH IT! By far the best views in the Carter range.

Our first stage was using the Nineteen Mile Brook Trail to Carter Notch Hut passing several small cascades. There were some BIG mushroom on the trail. Views of Upper Carter Lake with view up the cliffs of Wildcat Mountain were spectacular! We took a break in Carter Notch Hut enjoying homemade vegan chocolate cake and chili. Yum!

Our next stage was the very steep climb up exposed pitches and we took a side path to the ledge with stunning vistas near Pulpit Rock of the Northern Presidentials, Carter Notch/Hut with Wildcat Mountain looming beyond, and down the Wildcat River valley!  We continued our climb reaching the summit of Carter Dome and enjoying a fine view from a nearby clearing of the Northern Presidentials and many distant ranges. We then continued to Mt. Hight with a panoramic view including the Presidentials, Carter Range and Wild River valley to Baldface Range.

We left the summit for a very steep and rough descent to Zeta Pass, then following Carter Dome Trail

Awesome hike! It was a gorgeous day with panoramic views. Another friendly group of guys. Thanks for the awesome day fellas!!! 

Join us for an amazing and challenging 10.2 mile loop hike to one of the most spectacular views in NH! Elevation gain will be 3,600 feet. The giant of the Carters is upstaged by its spur, Mt. Hight, but still, there are good views here. Mt Hight has the finest has the finest view point of the Carter-Moriah Range.

Beginning at the Nineteen Brook Trailhead, we ascend for 3.8 miles to Carter Notch Hut where we can re supply with water. We’ll then take a very steep 1.2 miles climb up the Carter-Moriah Trail to the summit of Carter Dome. Descending off the Dome for .8 miles we will ascend to the summit of Mt. Hight and hope for clear skies that will allow us 360* views of the Presidentials, Baldfaces, Carters, Moats and Ossipee’s. We will descend Mt. Hight to the Zeta Pass and take a left onto the Carter Dome Trail for 1.9 miles reconnecting with the Nineteen Mile Brook trail which will lead us back to the trailhead. 

Don't forget to bring wind/rain shell, water, lunch, snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen, etc. along with whatever you typically have for a hiking excursion. We’ll have lunch on top of the summit. 

Social Mixer: Following the hike, everyone is join us for dinner at nearby Red Fox Grill in Jackson, NH.

Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and Saturday night. Its $25 dollars for Friday night and $25 for Saturday night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have 4 bunks available so the first 4 guys that contact us to reserve will get one; and let us know which night[s] you’ll be lodging with us. You’re on your own for dinner Friday night but you’re welcome to use our kitchen facilities to cook!