Mt Pierce - June 24, 2026

We had a relatively cool day, for late June, for a hike three miles up the Crawford Path to the top of Mt Pierce (4310'). As we passed along the last stretch through the very short trees and into the clearing at the trail junction with the Webster Cliff trail, we could feel just how cool it was up there. We had to layer up to ward off the breeze and temperature in the mid 50s. While there had been some chance of showers during the hike up, none materialized. Mt Eisenhower, off just to the north, was in and out of the clouds, but Mt Monroe and Mt Washington farther to the north stayed in the clouds. We went quickly up the last short stretch to the cairn at the top of Pierce, then came back to the trail junction for a quick lunch.

Below, at that trail junction just below the top of Pierce,  are (front) Barbara, Pat, Dick, Michele, and (rear) Donna, Ginger, Dave R, Chris, and Dave D.

 

 On June 19, the Friday Walkers hiked the yellow trail at Geneva Point Center.

Ann, Nancy, Mary, Jorge, Lea, Ricky, John, Kathie, Monty.   Photographer:  Lonnie

 On June 16, two groups of Turtles hiked the Old Bridle Path to West Rattlesnake, where we all enjoyed the beautiful view.  A perfect day for hiking!

Irena, Ann, Shannon, Jorge, Jane, Robyn, Mary, John, Lea, Peter, Nancy, Ricky, Tracy, Chris

One group headed back down from there, while the other took the Ridge Trail over to East Rattlesnake.

Irena, Tracy, Robyn, Chris, Lea

Mt Tecumseh - June 16, 2026

 A large group of us OTHH had a great weather day, sunny, cool, and dry, for a hike up Mt Tecumseh, in Waterville Valley. Below, gathered at the top, are (front, sitting) Dave, Tracy, Katy, (back, standing) Jonathan, Doug, Donna, Pat, Chris, Becky, Ginger, Leanne, and Pam (pic by Dick).

 

 On June 12, the Friday Walkers hiked a new trail in Tuftonboro:  the Meadow Loop Trail.  The highlight for the group was the opportunity to climb to the top of the viewing station and look out at the marsh:

Finally, the group turned around for the official picture:

John, Sally, Lea, Nancy, Jane, Charlie, Mary, Jorge

B group hikes Welch Dickey, June 9th

 Welch Dickey hike. Left to right are Kim, Donna, Leanne (holding camera), Hillary, Ginger and John. 

It was a great hike, views and company. 

B group hikes Mt. Pemigewasset, June 4th

 It was a warm day in the Franconia Notch today with gorgeous views on Pemi . Some mud and bugs along the trail kept us moving . We enjoyed lunch on the ledges and we down by 1pm. Thank you to a great group of hikers.

L to r.

Jean

Ann Marie

Mary Lou

Mike

Chris

Cathy

Kim

Rick

Andrea

Denise

Front row: Katherine,Robin, Brian