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It looks like there is an organization that has a couple of accommodations along the trail.
Here is one of the lodges:
List of lodges in MA & NH:
To Forest’s point, we would need a couple of days to really have an enjoyable experience.
Tommy
That looks like a fun trip.
It looks like they recommend 4 days. I could cut the miles traversed and do a 2 or 3 day trip.
Count me in, once we can all get some time.
Tommy
Let’s put this all together.
First question: Are we moving the July 18th hike date? I’m good the 18th of July or the 25th of July. I may be able to do both.
Second question, which is really a statement since Dave will be out of town: The August 15th hike being pushed back to August 22nd. I’m cool with this change.
No suggestions for things to do in Myrtle Beach Dave, sorry.
Talk to you later.
Tommy
BLUE MOUNTAIN INDIAN RESERVATION – 08/16/2020 (F/T/D)
LEMON SQUEEZE & EAGLE CLIFF – 09/17/2020 (F/T/D)
BUTLER SANCTUARY RED LOOP – 09/20/2020 (F/T/D/J and Buddy and Rafi)
WARD POUND RIDGE RED TRAIL – 10/04/2020 ( I wasn’t at this one)
BULL HILL – 10/18/2020 (F/T/D)
BREAKNECK RIDGE – 11/05/2020 (F/T/D)
LAKE ASKOTI – 11/15/2020 (F/T/D/J)
LAKE ASKOTI PINE SWAMP MOUNTAIN AND HOGENCAMP MOUNTAIN LOOP – 11/19/2020
ALPINE – 12/06/2020 (J/T/D)
ROCKLAND LAKE + CONGERS LAKE 12/20/2020 (Apex Blazes)
BULL HILL FROM NELSONVILLE 01/1/2021 (Apex Blazes)
DIAMOND MOUNTAIN TRAIL – 01/17/2021 (Apex Blazes)I think David was looking for total elevation, so a down then back up 100 feet would give you total 1,024.
I’m up for changing the hike to the Diamond Mountain Trail or if we can meet at 7:15am then we should be done by noon.
I did not enjoy driving that early in the morning and I know Forest agrees. So, I think it first makes sense to figure if meeting at 7:15 is doable.So I propose a vote:
Can you be at the trailhead at 7:15am?
I’m a yes.
They are under the link on the top left. Then click on the hike.
I just sent over some pics from this weekend.
I’m down to learn and explore. Let me know what day/time.
It looks like the votes for the original logo carries the day. That is the the one I would go with as well.
This a copy/paste from someone one hiked this trail a couple of weeks ago, it has some interesting info. I’m going to need some rest after this hike so I’m a no to Woodbury Commons.
I have to say I really enjoyed this hike. It had a good mix of ups and downs, and nothing was too difficult. It was a nice change from the typical “vertical run up, summit, vertical run down” hikes that I usually experience. Some good views, varied surfaces and diverse plant life. Wasn’t very busy and after about halfway around, I don’t think I saw anyone.
Total hike time: just under 4 hrs (but I skipped the Island Pond leg).
Direction: Clockwise.
Some Cons to be aware of:
– There was one spot where I had to use my hands to pull myself up, and someone shorter (I’m 5′-8″) or not as strong as me might’ve had trouble without assistance.
– There were several blazes you have to know to switch to. There was no map or guide at the trailhead, so if you don’t have AllTrails Pro and can’t download the map, I highly suggest learning these elsewhere. I can only remember white, white with red dot, L blazes, and white with triangle, but I think there were more.
– Even still, towards the end of the trail, around Surebridge Mountain, the blazes become very inconsistent. Sometimes they just disappear altogether and you’re left walking an uncomfortable distance before you see another one. Other times, I absolutely could not figure out where to go without my Pro map.
– At the waterfall junction around spot 5 on the map, one of the blazes tells you to go straight but you really want to look for the blaze going the other direction that looks like a right turn. (It’s a sharp right turn up the hill for hikers in the opposite direction, so it’ll be a sharp left turn down the hill for you.) It took me a good while to figure this out.
– There were a lot of felled trees lying around, which wasn’t a physical challenge as much as knowing you have to make a slight detour. It can knock you off the trail so be aware.
– I hiked this on 12/30/20, so there were still bits of ice around. It posed some mini challenges here and there for how to forge forward without tumbling down the hill, but they were perfectly doable.
– Very rocky under my feet. I had thick-soled hiking shoes, and I’d recommend the same for anyone else. Four+ hours of mashing your feet into rocky ground can hurt.
– It was also quite muddy, so waterproof shoes are a must!
I highly recommend using Pro for this trail so you can download the map. I would not do the south portion of the trail without it. A very nice hike though.
