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  1. MtnMagic

    The Bonds + !! 7/29-30/2007

    The Bonds + !! 7/22-23/2007 Dates Hiked: July 22-23, 2007 Trails Hiked: Zealand, Twinway, Bondcliff, Wilderness, Lincoln Woods Trails Total Distance: 20.1 miles Difficulty: Moderate to a seasoned backpacker. Strenuous to one who is not. Conditions: Ideal, perfect,& tremendous...
  2. MtnMagic

    International Cohos Trail Event 8/10!

    HIKERS FROM U.S., CANADA TO STAGE INTERNATIONAL TRAIL LINKING EVENT PITTSBURG, NH -- A Portland, Maine man and hiking enthusiasts from the Lac Megantic region of Quebec are working with The Cohos Trail Association (TCTA) at Pittsburg, NH to coordinate a fundraising event to support The Cohos...
  3. MtnMagic

    Noon & Jennings Peaks 2/4

    Date Hiked: February 4, 2007 Trails Hiked: Drakes Brook & Sandwich Mtn. Total Distance: 6.0 miles. Difficulty: Moderate. Conditions: In the single numbers, with winds to 15 mph. Special Required Equipment: Full winter gear, snowshoes, crampons. Trip Report: Yes, this was another beautiful...
  4. MtnMagic

    Owl's Head 2/3

    Date Hiked: February 3, 2007 Trails Hiked: Lincoln Woods, Black Pond, bushwhack to, Lincoln Brook Total Distance: Approximately 15 miles. Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous depending on what one is accustomed to. Conditions: In the single numbers, w/winds up to 25 mph. Special Required...
  5. MtnMagic

    Cruising up Cabot!

    Date Hiked: 12/27/2006 Trails Hiked: Mount Cabot Total Distance: 7.8 miles Difficulty: moderate Conditions: 3" snow over ice. Perfect to bare boot. Special Required Equipment: Traction devices, trkking poles optional Trip Report: Wednesday was Dougeh #47 and it was on Mt Cabot in the...
  6. MtnMagic

    2nd Annual New Year at Zealand Falls Hut!

    Date(s) Hiked: 12/31/2006 - 1/1/2007 Trails Hiked: A 3.5 mile walk down Zealand Road and Zealand Trail Total Distance: 12.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate Conditions: The road is completely plowed, including the parking lots, yet the gate is locked. About 4" of new snow Satuday that was...
  7. MtnMagic

    Cruising up Cabot! 12/27/06

    Wednesday was Doug A.'s #47 and it was on Mt Cabot in the winter! A perfect mild, winter day with magic in the air right from the start. Although 2 canceled, Doug A., a self employed finish carpenter from Exeter; Fred S., a retired electrical engineer from Andover, joined Ghost and me for a...
  8. MtnMagic

    Thanksgiving Day & Night at Carter Notch Hut!

    When: Thursday, November 23, 2006, meet 9:30, leave 10:00 AM Where: Nineteen Mile Trailhead Route 16, 1 mile North of the Auto Road Green's Grant Township, NH 03581 Description: We'll hike up to the hut, dine, hike, play games, relax, enjoy, and spend the night! This is a potluck lunch...
  9. MtnMagic

    The Wildcats -- 10.21.06

    Date Hiked: October 21, 2006 Trails Hiked: Lost Pond, Wildcat Ridge, Nineteen Mile Brook Trails. Total Distance: 9.6 miles, with an elevation gain of 3,150 feet. Difficulty: Moderate Conditions: Cold temperature, wind, snow, ice, mud, standing and running water Special Required...
  10. MtnMagic

    Coulumbus Day Weekend Free Camping! - Oct 6-9 - Twin Mtn, NH

    Columbus Day Weekend Free Camping! - Oct 6-9 - Twin Mtn, NH Friday, October 6-9, 2006: Columbus Day Weekend Free Camping! Twin Mountain, NH. There is no start time. Arrive anytime! A weekend of free car camping. Just park and set-up! Choose between 1, 2, or 3 nights. Old Cherry Mtn Road WMNF...
  11. MtnMagic

    The Dry River Wilderness!

    Dates Hiked: Oct 22 & 23, 2006. Trails Hiked: Dry River Total Distance: 12.6 miles Difficulty: Not so difficult with a fully loaded back pack Conditions: Friday was the perfect day. Saturday was sprinkles with low clouds. Special Required Equipment: Brushetta w/3 kinds of delicious...
  12. MtnMagic

    Hiking - Adams & Madison! - Sept 30

    An excellent loop hike with spectacular views during the peak of the foliage season. This will be a 10 mile hike with 5000' of elevation gain and a book time of 8.5 hours not including stops to experience the spellbinding views! Post or pm for more of the details if you are interested in...
  13. MtnMagic

    Hiking - Mt Isolation - 9/22, 23, and/or 24

    Saturday, September 23, or Friday 9/22 thru Sunday 9/24: Mount Isolation! Rockgoddess finishes #48 on her 48th birthday! Choose between a Saturday day hike, or 2 or 3 days backpacking in the Dry River Wilderness. We will traverse the Dry River Trail with the possibility of adding Mount...
  14. MtnMagic

    Mt Chocorua -- and the unexpected! August 30, 2006

    Date Hiked: August 30, 2006 Trails Hiked: Champney Falls Total Distance: The hike is 7.6 miles with a 2250' of elevation gain. It takes the average hiker about 6 hours roundtrip. Difficulty: Moderate Conditions: Perfect! Special Required Equipment: Camera and a bombshell Trip...
  15. MtnMagic

    Chocorua - Wednesday, August 30

    A super summer hike with Lisa, Kai, Maggie, Kate, HikerAmiga, and Pete who have already said yes, yes, yes! You may join us too!! We'll gear up and leave the trailhead at 10:00 am at the Champney Falls parking lot on Route 112 in Passaconaway (I-93 to exit 32 in Lincoln). The parking area is...
  16. MtnMagic

    Moosilauke - Monday, August 28

    We are living it up and you are most welcome to join the fun! Rockgoddess and I, with perhaps a few of you, are redlining the Benton Trail to the Moose next Monday on this loop hike. We'll meet at the Carriage Road lot off Rte 118, car spot, and at 9 am, drive to the Benton trail for the ascent...
  17. MtnMagic

    Hiking: Owl's Head - Saturday, August 26

    We've organized a small group to visit the recently relocated summit. There's room for a few more to visit the Pemi Wilderness and join us in reaching the true summit. This is a long day but a moderate hike with most of the elevation gain on the slide. Round trip is 18 miles, just 2,850'...
  18. MtnMagic

    Hiking: The Carters - Thursday, August 24

    Play Hookey 'n' Hike! A hike organized by Creek Critter ( Diane K.) South Carter is 4430', Middle Carter 4610'. This is a 10.8 mile loop, with 3500' elevation gain, in about 8 hours (or more) on the high end of moderate in terms of length with very good footing to make it a pleasant hike. We...
  19. MtnMagic

    hiking: The Osceola's - Friday, August 18

    Join the 8 (so far!) of us and play hookey from work! Mt Osceola (from Tripoli Road)Trailhead Directions: I- 93 North take EXIT 31 for Rt. 175 / Tripoli Rd. Go EAST (right!) onto Tripoli Road from the off ramp. The Mount Osceola Trailhead is 7 miles from I-93. Tripoli Road becomes a dirt road...
  20. MtnMagic

    Sunday, August 13: Mounts Monroe & Washington!

    Or hike just one mountain! Meet and gear up at the Cog R.R. Station at the end of Base Road (near Fabyans Lounge on Rte 302) for an 8:30 start. Just Monroe: r.t. 7.2 miles, 2,900 feet, 5:05. Just the rockpile: The Ammonoosuc Ravine trail (combined with the Crawford Path) is the shorter of the...
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