Wednesday, June 28, 2017
"A group" hikes Mt. Tecumseh 6/20/17
Despite a 20-minute shower part way up, it was fine hiking weather after all. Pictured are Dick, Brad (grandson), Bert, Ginger, Susan.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Tuesday Turtles hike Mt Katherine
Tuesday the Turtles headed out to Wonalancet to hike Mt Katherine. After a wonderful send off by Sue Speers in the library parking lot, we all climbed into Jane's car. We met up with Betsy at the trailhead and started up the trail, singing as we hiked! There is a wonderful open, spring fed well at the half way point and we were rewarded at the summit with a sweeping view of Chocorua in the distance. We celebrated with another Sue Speers tradition of cheetos at the top. We took a different trail down -which turned out to be a bit swampy- but we had fun identifying all the flora and fauna along the way. (Yes, we made up names to those we didn't know!) After, it was off to Tamworth and The Other Store for well deserved ice cream on their back porch.
Betsy, Jane, Barbara, Susan and Brenda (photo taken by Barb H.)
Betsy, Jane, Barbara, Susan and Brenda (photo taken by Barb H.)
Friday, June 16, 2017
B group hike Sugarloaf & Arethusa Falls
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| Deb, Carl, Shirl, Cheryl, Dee, Tracy, Kath, Michael, and Susan (photographer) Summit of Sugarloaf Jun 15, 2017 |
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| Tracy at Arethusa Falls |
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| Deb & Dee at Arethusa Falls |
A group hikes Mt. Webster
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| Mt. Webster summit Jun 13, 2017 Bert, Susan, Noel, Peter and Dick (photographer) |
Turtles hike Smarts Brook
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| June 13, 2017 Barbara, Barbara, Judy, Jane, Granthea, and Cheryl (photographer) Smarts Brook, a beautiful hike on a lovely day. |
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Mt. Willard
What a view of Crawford Notch!
Fantastic hike, very little effort for such a view... a bit of mud, but we've had A LOT of rain in the past few weeks, so the trail condition is what you should expect, given the late weather. A definite hike to enjoy and repeat. I bet it would be magnificent in the fall! hmm... there's an idea!
Fantastic hike, very little effort for such a view... a bit of mud, but we've had A LOT of rain in the past few weeks, so the trail condition is what you should expect, given the late weather. A definite hike to enjoy and repeat. I bet it would be magnificent in the fall! hmm... there's an idea!
Trail Maintenance
10 of us gathered to do cleanup on the Bear Camp River Trail. We had one bloody lip, a thousand mosquitos, and accomplished cleaning up the trail from Mead Base Camp to Route 113. The trail is in good shape, with a few blow downs to attend too. Thank you to all who volunteered!
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| Steve, Dick and Cheryl at Charlie's Bridge |
Big Rock Cave
"B" Group, out for some river crossings, mud and a lot of downed trees. This hike was a bit of a challenge this early in the season. It was certainly affected by the amount of rain we've had, followed by a good winter, and some significant storms. The mileage was a leap forward from our 3.5 we had done after winter. This hike doing the loop clockwise ended just under 6 miles. It was rewarding, but we all thought it was a bit more than we expected.
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| Jean |
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| Kath & Ruth |
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| Tracy (Dick always takes the most flattering photos... says no one!) |
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| that rock is wobbly! be careful! |
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| hurry up you guys! :) |
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| Like a boss! |
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| I got this! |
Monday, June 5, 2017
Hiking season has begun...
Enjoying the hiking, even if there's a good bit of mud, lot's of bugs, and oh, those ticks! The views make it enjoyable, and the camaraderie makes it even better!
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| The view from the summit of Mt. Livermore |
Turtles OTHH FRIDAY WALKS – 2017
OVER THE HILL HIKERS – FRIDAY WALKS – 2017
All walks leave from Wentworth Library, Sandwich at 9:30 a.m.
UNLESS otherwise noted. Hikers should wear hiking shoes/boots, carry water, lunch, rainwear.
Feel free to phone the Leader indicated if you have questions.
Sue Speers - 284-7770/603-387-6778
June 23 - White Lake - Laurie Norman 646-594-9925
June 30 - Brook Walk - Barbara Brash 476-5146/318-8731
July 7 - Wellington State Park - Jane Harrington
253-6999/617-823-6672
July 14 - Cow Cave/Beede Falls – Jane Harrington
253-6999/617-823-6672
June 21 - Whitten Woods – Mary Sherrill 253-6168
July 28 - Loon Center – Ann Speers 284-6519
August 5 - Five Finger Point – Ann Speers 284-6519
August 12 - No Walk – end of Old Home Week
August 18 - Ossipee Pine Barrens - Susan Gutchess
284-6886/202-564-1617
August 25 - Page Pond – Jane Harrington 253-6999
September 1 – Labor Day Weekend – No Walk
September 8 - Proctor Walk – Mary Sherrill -253-6168
September 15 - Chamberlin-Reynolds Woods – Jane Harrington – 253-6999/617-823-6672
September 22 - Quincy Bog – Ann Speers – 284-6519
September 29 - No Walk – Brash Wedding!
October 6 - Heron Pond - Ann Speers 284-6519
October 13 - Collect your gear so that you march in
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