June 30, 2012
Distance: 3.2 miles
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Map:
Best Hikes with Dogs, New Hampshire & Vermont
Parking: Large dirt parking lot, plenty of parking, Route 11, about 4 miles north of Alton Bay
Restrooms: ?
Post hike dinner: n/a
Directions: Trailhead at back left side of the parking lot (orange blazes) - Boulder Loop trail to summit & back down.
Year to date miles: 212.6
Notes:
This is a very popular trail. We kept the dogs on leash due to the large number of people & dogs.
There is only water at the beginning of the trail.
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We took the Boulder Loop trail, which is suppposed to be less steep. |
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Trail head - orange blazes |
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The Boulder trail did have boulders, though fewer than the Mt Major trail according to our guide book. |
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We snacked on wild blueberries on the way up |
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Taking a break in the shade |
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Blueberries |
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The summit was windy, which helped us cool off. |
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Summit marker |
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Summit |
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Summit |
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Moxie on summit |
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The only water on this trail is right at the start/end. |
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