Saturday, December 7, 2024
Belknap Range,
New Hampshire, Lakes Region,
NH
Join the AMC NH Chapter for a December weekend hike to 5 peaks in the Belknap Range. Route: We will ascend to Mount Anna where we will complete a loop summiting West Quarry Mountain, Rand Mountain, Mount Klem and Mount Mack returning to Mount Anna for the hike back down to the trailhead. Stats: The round trip is approximately 9.7 miles hike with about 2,158 of elevation gain. We will hike at a moderate pace. Description: Starting at the car park off Alton Mountain Rd in Alton, NH we will ascend along the Old Stage Rd. and Anna Goat Trail to Mount Anna. From there, we will follow the Belknap Range Trail (BRT) and the Marsh Crossing Trail to the Dave Roberts Trail in the vicinity of West Quarry Mountain. Continuing on the Dave Roberts Trail across Mount Rand and Mount Klem, which is the highest peak. we will cross at just over 2,000'. We will then walk along a section of the BRT and short sections of three other trails where we will again pick up the BRT at Mount Mack. Finishing the loop along the BRT at Mount Anna. Our final descent will be along the Anna Goat Trail and Old Stage Rd. back to the cars. Requirements: Recent hiking experience and proper seasonal equipment is required. As this is the shoulder season, light traction and proper clothing for the conditions are required. Registration: To request registration, click on Register Now and enter the required information. Once the request for registration is received, a leader will be in touch with regards to next steps. Only hikers who are confirmed participants may participate in the hike.
Free
