MOUNT CHOCORUA (loop hike)

It was a great day for a hike, sunny, warm, with a dry trail and no bugs to speak off (except for Fred who is a bug magnet).  It's a great hike with varied terrain. 

Three of us did the loop to the Middle Sister summit - Fred went up the Piper Trail and meet us at Middle Sister (or should I say we meet him there since he was waiting for us to arrive).  After a break enjoying the views - we all continued to Chocorua.  Lunch time with gorgeous 360 views !!!  

We continued our loop hike down Liberty, Hammond and the Weetamoo  (one of my favorite trails).

It was Alexander's first time up to Chocorua - think he really, really liked it.

Mount Chocorua is calling. This is a great hike with spectacular views.  The hike is a loop - slightly under 9 miles.  Starting at the Piper Trailhead we will take the following trails on our ascent: Piper, Nickerson, Carter Ledge, Middle Sister then back on Piper to the summit. Our descent will be via the Liberty trail onto Hammond to the Weetamoo (a beautiful trail) then back onto Piper.  (NOTE:  this route covers one of the "Terrifying 25" - if you wish you can stay on the Piper Trail and meet us at the intersection -or- at the summit).  

There are terrific views from the Sisters and 360 views from Mount Chocoura. To quote one website: “Mt. Chocorua looks like the summit of a peak you may find in the Colorado Rockies!”

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 3047 feet
Round Trip Distance: 8.9 miles
Estimated Duration (with lunch/breaks, etc): 7.5 hours

SEE AllTrails:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-chocorua-loop-trail