Distance: 4.3 miles
Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Map: AMC White Mountains Trail Map Set
Parking: Kancamagus Highway parking lot, across from Passaconaway campground. $3 parking fee.
Restrooms: none
Pre hike breakfast: Local Grocer
Post hike dinner: Flatbread Company
Directions: AMC White Mountain Guide
Downes Brook Trail (very short), turn right on Mt. Potash trail to summit
Notes:
This is also the same trailhead to reach Hedgehog Mountain
It was a very warm day for a hike.
Lots of frogs on this trail.
Year to date miles: 245.2
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| Trail head |
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| This stream crossing wasn't difficult, but if water is higher, it might be. |
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| We gave the dogs a chance to cool off whenever possible. |
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| Taking a break to cool off |
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| Crossing a woods road |
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| Roots over rock slabs |
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| We often found ourselves walking across steep rock slabs. |
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| My mantra: Just run! Another steep slab. |
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| Summit marker |
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| A hot day. At the summit, we found a little shade, and made the dogs rest there. |
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