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MtnMagic · Dec 5, 2006, 8:21 AM

When:
Saturday, December 9, 2006, 9:45 AM

Where:
Arethusa Falls parking lot
Spur Road off Rte 302, 3.4 miles past (South) of the Willey House site.
Bright blue "Scenic View" sign at the start of this paved road.
Bretton Woods , NH 03575

The Hike:
An easy hike and a great social & scenic adventure to visit the tallest falls in the state, then hike to one of the easiest to climb bluffs with spectacular views of the waterfalls, the valley, and the mountains! There are a pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting, so there is a chance we may see one soaring. We also learn why these two places are named so. This round trip loop hike is only 4.7 miles, 1400' of elevation gain in a book time of 3.5 hours. We'll have plenty of rest stops. Ideal for children and those that haven't hiked in a while.

Notes:
After the hike we'll have a late lunch at the excellent Good 'n You Restaurant & Lounge, 631 Rte 3 South in Twin Mtn. Make new friends, meet old friends!

Dec 5, 2006, 8:21 AM	#39 (permalink)
MtnMagic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lancaster, NH Posts: 892	Arethusa Falls & Frankenstein Cliff! 12/9 When: Saturday, December 9, 2006, 9:45 AM Where: Arethusa Falls parking lot Spur Road off Rte 302, 3.4 miles past (South) of the Willey House site. Bright blue "Scenic View" sign at the start of this paved road. Bretton Woods , NH 03575 The Hike: An easy hike and a great social & scenic adventure to visit the tallest falls in the state, then hike to one of the easiest to climb bluffs with spectacular views of the waterfalls, the valley, and the mountains! There are a pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting, so there is a chance we may see one soaring. We also learn why these two places are named so. This round trip loop hike is only 4.7 miles, 1400' of elevation gain in a book time of 3.5 hours. We'll have plenty of rest stops. Ideal for children and those that haven't hiked in a while. Notes: After the hike we'll have a late lunch at the excellent Good 'n You Restaurant & Lounge, 631 Rte 3 South in Twin Mtn. Make new friends, meet old friends! __________________ Our New England Hiking & Adventurer's Group. http://hiking.meetup.com/283 Knowledge. Events. Fellowship. And more!