B group, hikes Big Rock Cave

July 12th B hike was to see Big Rock Cave in Wonalancet.  Ruth, Jean, Betsy, Shirley and Kathie accompanied by furry friends Andy and Winter met at the trailhead and hiked up the Cabin Trail to Whitin Brook Trail.  Whitin Brook Trail brought us down and down to several crossings of the brook and only one wet sock.  

Back up we climbed on the Big Rock Cave Trail to stop at the cave for exploring, lunch and photos.  Although the weather was warm, the woods were a little cooler so it was a good choice for a hike on a warm day.

   

Mt. Shaw, Black Snout, and Tate Mountain

July 5th, 8 hikers of B group set out for an ambitious 7.7 mile hike covering 3 summits in the Ossipee's.  Mt. Shaw, the highest in the Ossipee's, and one of the 52 with a view, provides a steep climb, which lead to a very rewarding lunch at the summit.  The weather was hot, 87 degrees, with 93% humidity in the morning; a wicked hot New England day.  As we took the descent to head towards Black Snout, we could literally feel the humidity dropping, as well as our elevation.

As we started our final approach to Tate Mountain, we enjoyed the surprise of ripe blueberries along the path.  All three summits provided wonderful views;  each a bit different.  As we stood at Tate mountain and looked to the right seeing just how far we had covered, we all were pleased with the day.

Mt. Shaw is shown on the right, then to Black Snout on the far left, then to Tate, where the photo is taken from.  

OTHH A-Group Hikes for 2016 Summer/Fall

The “A” group of OTHH hikers met on June 23rd to plan out their hikes for the remainder of the season. 

B hikers who would like to do one, or several of the “A” hikes should call the hike leader to RSVP.  You can then find out the meeting place, time and what trail the leader will be taking, as well as anything else you might need to know, or the leader might need to know about you.          

                                                                       

The A-group leaders keep hikers abreast via phone call or email prior to the hike to discuss expected conditions, potential car spots, gear list, and so forth.

Meeting Places:

ñ The Library is the Wentworth Library on Route 109 in Center Sandwich. Please park opposite the tennis courts

ñ The Chapel is the Meeting House on Route 25 opposite Vittum Hill Road.

ñ The Burger King is the Ashland Burger King, off exit 24, in the back lot.

ñ The Holderness Police/Fire Station is at 922 Route 3, Holderness.

Date           Mountain                      Leader / Phone

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July   05     Garfield                       Noel Bodwell/Deb Guyer 707-0982/455-7089

July   12     Tom, Field and Willey   Anne Knight 969-8743         

July   19     Twins and Galehead    Ellen Garneau 455-8210

July   26     Owl’s Head                  Dick Russell 253-7884

Aug.  02     Washington/Monroe    Karen Maineri 744-5644

Aug.  09     Adams                        Ellen G. /Noel Bodwell 455-8210/707-0982

Aug.  16     Tripyramids                  Noel Bodwell/Deb Guyer 707-0982/455-7089

Aug.  23     Lincoln/Lafeyette Tracy Ripkey (860)303-8138/Dick Russell 253-7884
Aug.  30     Flume/Liberty               John Buckley 253 4025

Sept. 06     Baldface                       Deb Guyer 455-7089

Sept. 13     Wildcats                       Bert Hanson 476-5461
Sept. 20     Kinsman’s                    John Buckley 253-4025

Sept. 27     Chocorua                     John Buckley 253-4025

Oct.   04     Cabot                          Karen Maineri 744-5644

Oct.   11     Moosilauke                   Sandy Price 520-0918

Oct.   18     Passaconaway              Dick Russell 253-7884

Oct.   25     OTHH SOCIAL               TBD- more to follow.

Happy trails!!!  Hope to meet many of you for the second half of our hiking season.                     

The view from Mt Pemigewasset

Here are the Turtles atop Mt Pemigewasset on Tuesday, June 21st.   Mount Pemigewasset Trail (Indian Head) is a 3.3 mile out and back trail located near Lincoln, NH 

Left to Right are:  Sally Bartlett, Sue Speers, Barbara Hawkins, Jane Harrington, Carl Sheffer, Susan Merrifield

East Pond Hike

Here are a couple of pics of the recent hike the A group did from the Kancamagus Hwy
over to East Pond, taking in also the loop to little East Pond, and finally 
out to the Tripoli Road. The pics are from a few feet up from the water on 
the north side, showing a nice blue-green color of the water through the 
trees,

this is from pond level at the western end, looking eastward over 
the pond with the minor peaks in the background; we had come over the ridge 
connecting those two bumps.  Photos courtesy of Dick Russell.  Thank you, Dick!  Looks like a great hike.

Welch Dickey, a fantastic hike on June 21st

 Nine of us had a lovely hike on the 4.4 mile Welch Dicky Loop trail. Those who came were Ginger (leader for hike), Tracy, Betsy, Shirley, Ann, Michael (the photographer), Glen, Tom, PJ, and her very well behaved dog Sadie. 

The weather was perfect for hiking, a slight breeze, temps in the low to mid 70s, and an occasional cloud which kept us from feeling too hot. We hiked up turning right just about 15 yards from the parking lot which allowed us to transverse many of the steeper sections going up rather than down the 4.4 mile loop.  It was a fantastic day, and as one of the 52 with a view, it does not disappoint.

The Turtles hike Rattlesnake

The Turtles went to East and West Rattlesnake today!  What a beautiful day.   Sue Speers, Cheryl Ulm, Jane Harrington, Barbara Hawkins and Barbara Brash (not shown, she's the photographer).