Sunday, March 2, 2025
Jefferson, NH,
New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH United States
Join us on a hike to Mount Waumbek (4,006'), one of the easier 48 four thousand footers, because of the gradual approach and shorter distance to reach the summit. Along the way we will pass over Mt. Starr King (3,915'), a mountain on the 52 with a view list. These mountains lie along the western end of the Pliny Range. This hike is 7.2 miles round trip and ascends 2700 feet and is rated as vigorous. Both summits are below tree line, and although the summit of Mt. Waumbek is wooded and lacks a view, Mt. Starr King offers a view of the northern presidentials. Full winter gear including micro-spikes and mountaineering snowshoes are required for this hike. Participants should be in good physical shape since there is the possibility that we will need to break trail, and have had prior winter hiking experience on hikes with roughly the same distance and elevation. To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out.
Free
