WLBH Dec 26, 2017 Tucker Hill

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report
TRIP DATE: 12-26- 2017
TRIP LOCATION: Blue Hills
MEETING TIME: 10:00 am
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 25
TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS): 3 hrs 36 mins
LENGTH IN MILES: 5.4 miles
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 300 feet
DIFFICULTY: C (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)
LEADER NAME(S): Paul Brookes, Cathy MacCurtain, Len Ulbright, Peggy Qvicklund
CO-LEADER NAME(S): N/A
TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: Houghtons Pond
CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?: No TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS: N/A
WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST? No
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:
Hiked Houghton’s Pond to the pebble stone conglomerate on old RT28, then started ascent to
the top of Tucker Hill where we had lunch. Returned via Athol Path. Some patches icy and
covered with 1in of fluffy snow. Most of group chose to wear microspikes. Everyone seemed
to be enjoying themselves and having a good time.
WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Sunny, mid 20’s, mid-teens with Windchill
OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)
IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other

Mt. Greylock Hike 4-30-17

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE:     4-30-17     

                             

TRIP LOCATION:         Mt. Greylock, Adams, MA   

MEETING TIME: 9:00 am  

                

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):         14    

   

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):    5 ¼ hours

LENGTH IN MILES:     7 miles

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): 1900 ft.

DIFFICULTY:      B                            (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S):      Peggy Qvicklund

CO-LEADER NAME(S):            Jeannine Audet

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: West Mountain Rd., Adams, MA

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:      N                   TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  N   

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

Cheshire Harbor trail to Peck’s Brook to Gould trail to AT to summit. Return by Cheshire Harbor trail. Wet and muddy in spots.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: clear, 50’s, 5 mph breeze, with brief shower at summit then cloudy

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)

Hike went very well, lovely lunch stop @ Peck’s Brook shelter. Sudden shower limited our views at summit.

IMPORTANT: Contact Hike Committee Chair ASAP with any medical emergencies or other serious incidents.

Winter Hiking Series Carter Notch Overnight Trip - March 4-6, 2016

TRIP DATE:      March 4-6, 2016                                

TRIP LOCATION: Carter Notch, Carter Dome, Wildcat A and B                   

MEETING TIME:  10:45 am                

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 11       

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS): app. 3.5 hours into the AMC Carter Hut 

LENGTH IN MILES:  3.8 miles each way on Nineteen Mile Brook Trail (plus 2.4 mi. r.t. for Carter Dome hike or app. 4 mi. r.t. for Wildcat A/B hike)         

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): app. 1,900 feet into hut (plus app. 1,550 feet for Carter Dome hike or app. 1,400 feet for Wilecat A/B hike)

DIFFICULTY:   ranged from “average” on Nineteen Mile Brook Trail to “strenuous” on Carter Moriah and Wildcat Ridge Trails due to steepness and icy conditons

LEADER NAME(S): Paul Miller, Maureen Kelly, Wayne Anderson, Mike Woessner, Dexter Robinson

CO-LEADER NAME(S): Barry Young, Paul Brookes, Peggy Qvicklund

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: Parked at Nineteen Mile Brook Trail trailhead on Rte. 16, one mile north of Mt. Washington Auto Rd.  Pay box was covered, so we didn’t have to insert usual WMNF use fee

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:      No                TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  Yes     

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:  Nineteen Mile Brook Trail mostly snow covered with a few icy spots, requiring microspikes; Carter Moriah and Wildcat Ridge Trails very icy, requiring full crampons with front points

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE:  Very nice sunny and clear winter weather with daytime temps in the 20s and 30s and nighttime temps in the single digits and teens.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.) – Wonderful views from the summits of Carter Dome and Wildcat A.  Very challenging conditions on both Carter Moriah and Wildcat Ridge Trails kept groups from continuing on to Mt. Hight and Wildcat D, respectively.

 

Winter Hike Series #2 - Seven Sisters - Mt. Holyoke Hike

AMC SEM Post-Hike Trip Report

TRIP DATE: 1-9-16

TRIP LOCATION: Seven Sisters - Mt. Holyoke

MEETING TIME:  8:45 am

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 31

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS): 6  1/2 hrs.

LENGTH IN MILES: 6 .3 miles

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET): .

DIFFICULTY:    C                         (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S): Paul Miller, Leslie Carson, Walt Granda, Mike Woessner

CO-LEADER NAME(S): Barry Young, Peggy Qvicklund, Anne Duggan, Ken Carson

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: Mountain Rd. Parking Lot/Notch Visitor Center

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:     Yes                   TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS: 15 minutes

WAS TRIP WITHIN WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  No

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

We hiked the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (section 7) from Notch Visitor’s Center (MA 116) west to Mt. Holyoke/Mountain Rd. parking lot (MA 47). The trail was

icy in spots and Microspikes were worn for the entire hike providing adequate traction. Despite the large group size, the group stayed together and a good time was had by all.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Some sun, but mostly overcast. Temps in the high 30’s with no precipitation.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)

Mt. Tecumseh Hike, Waterville Valley

TRIP DATE:      6-11-2015                               

TRIP LOCATION:          Mt. Tecumseh, Waterville Valley, NH           

MEETING TIME:          8:45 am          

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS): 6        

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       5.0 hrs.

LENGTH IN MILES:      5.5 miles

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    2,200 ft.

DIFFICULTY:     B/C                          (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S):       Anne Duggan

CO-LEADER NAME(S):     Peggy Qviklund

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:    Waterville Valley Ski Area parking lot

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    No                    TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:

WAS TRIP WITHING WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  Yes   

PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

Mt. Tecumseh Trail to Summit Loop.  Sosman Tail to Summit.  Return via Tecumseh Trail.  Two brook crossings with exposed rocks.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Clear, sunny, moderate wind.

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)   Nice views toward the Tripyamids and Chocorua

Mt. Everett in Western Mass.

TRIP DATE:      5-28-2015                               

TRIP LOCATION:          Mt. Everett, MA  (Berkshires)        

MEETING TIME:          8:30 am          

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS (INCLUDING LEADERS):   3       

TOTAL HIKING TIME (IN HOURS):       5.5 hrs.

LENGTH IN MILES:      7.3 miles

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN (IN FEET):    1,900 ft.

DIFFICULTY:     B                              (A=very strenuous; B=strenuous; C=average; D=easy)

LEADER NAME(S):       Anne Duggan

CO-LEADER NAME(S):     Peggy Qviklund

TRAILHEAD PARKING LOCATION & DESCRIPTION:    Jug End Rd (roadside) and Race Brook Falls Trailhead parking (pullout off the road)

CAR SPOTTING REQUIRED?:    Yes                    TIME REQUIRED TO SPOT CARS:  15 min.

WAS TRIP WITHING WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST?  No    

PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE SPECIFIC TRAILS HIKED AND TRAIL CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED:

Race Brook Falls Trail to A.T. then over Mt. Everett.  Continued on AT down to Jug End Rd.  Trails mostly dry with some damp rocks and roots.

WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR HIKE: Dry, humid, and warm with temps in 80s

OTHER COMMENTS (problems, views, terrain, etc.)   No problems.  Trail as expected.