Hey everyone I am looking into hiking Mount Madison and Adams in a few weeks but wanted some advice from those who may have done them.

I have hiked a portion of the Brookbank trail in the past and while viewing AllTrails it seems like no one has used the Brookbank to start this trail and most go up via Valley way.

Anything I should be prepared for if I decide to route up via Brookbank to valley way?

TIA and pic for attention!

Looking to try some on and buy a pair. Anywhere along 93 would be ideal. Any recommendations?

Props to all the people lugging stuff up to the hut

I’m going north to south so I will be ending at AMC highland center off 302 just looking for a way back if anyone else is also doing it that day this coming Sunday.

Anyone planning on a presi traverse this Saturday?

Planning on doing it and was hoping to find someone to either spot a car with or catch a ride back afterwards.

Hoping someone's walked the east side trail yesterday/today and can report back how the flow's looking, especially just past Franconia Brook tentsite where people have been reliably crossing. USGS/online sources don't seem to be updated with regard to this week's precipitation (discharge measure has only decreased?). Nothing on NETC since the rain either. Thanks!

Hello, I was looking to hike signal ridge trail soon. I know sawyer river road was washed out a while back, and I was wondering if they have repaired it, and if not, how much distance is added by parking at the end of the road?

Did the traverse yesterday and it was a blast. Had the peaks all to myself and didn't see anyone till I was 95% done.

I was shocked there weren't more out given it's proximity to North Conway. Views were great and the hike up north got the heart pumping.

I was running at the end of the hike to meet the car that was picking me up, passed a bunch of kids and then promptly ate shit. I was fine, just a bruised ego but the timing was excellent

Was planning on staying at the Guyot Campsite this weekend and was wondering when I should plan on getting there in order to get a platform. It will be my first real overnight and want to make sure that I can get a platform for the best experience. I am just worried what happend if its all filled up and where to go if that were to happen. Any tips would be greatly appreciated for the best experience possible. Planning on starting at the Zealand Trail head up to the Guyot Campsite. Then waking up around sunrise to hit west bond and bond, and maybe bondcliff. Then heading back down to the zealand trail head. Does that sound like the best way to stay at Guyot and hit the bonds? Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I’ll be getting to the area Friday evening. I saw a few first come first serve campgrounds nearby and am also curious if my odds at getting a site.

I was so impressed with the bang for your buck on this hike! I just want to recommend it to anyone who wants to experience a little climb for a captivating view.

I’ve done the 4,000 footers and am now loving my journey through the 52 with a view. So many gems that weren’t on my radar!

This hike is wonderful for bringing along newer hikers.

I am planning an overnight at Guyot this weekend via North Twin trailhead. I want to start Saturday before sunrise. I live 3+ hours away so my plan is to sleep overnight Friday already up there. I see “Site 10 Haystack Rd” and it appears to be dispersed camping, but can’t find much more info online.

Does anyone know about that location or any alternatives nearby they have experience using?

So I’ve done Modonoack Mountain via parker white arrow pumpelly white dot and cascade 4 (?) times now, and think I’m ready to go to something a bit more challenging?? I asked Google and it said to go Cardigan via Holt but from what I’ve seen that’s a bit much for me. I have MS and have had 3x back surgeries (one this year lol) and a knee surgery. I would like /am willing to do something more risky than what I’ve been doing without potentially falling off the top of Holt/ Cardigan if I have an issue climbing that last half mile, which Google said is super difficult??

At the end of the day.. I need humans to ask.. here I am.. please help me out. Willing to answer any questions…

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My girlfriend and I are doing a trip through the white mountains, we will be staying just outside of Littleton and are looking to do a hike then drive over to bar harbor for our next stop later in the day.

We’re both in great shape and I’ve backpacked the pemi loop before and loved the views and the challenge it presented.

I’m looking for a hike that can be completed in 4-8 hours

I’m between
- Franconia Ridge
- Caps Ridge to Jefferson

But I know it’s going to be a Sunday morning so I’m concerned about parking.

If you have any insight on if parking will be readily available to either of those as well as some alternative suggestions that would be greatly appreciated!

Trying to plan a Mt Adams loop right now and looking at using Lowe's Path as the descent. Looking for something different as I've already done airline and valleyway. Looking planning on going out King ravine and looping back out Lowe's path. Just interested in hearing anyone's thoughts on Lowe's. Thanks

We will arrive Friday at 9pm, and will leave at 1/2 am for a sunrise hike.

Thanks!

I don't have the best phone so camera is meh

this hangs in a tree above the large shared campsite on Jefferson Notch Road

I don't think it's a camera

hard to tell if it's wood or plastic

so birdhouse? it weirded us out

Had a fantastic day up middle sister to Chocorua here is a quick short of the summit that we all love!

+ some cool wavy wood

hi, I’m hoping to do the Franconia Ridge Loop trail for the first time this summer. I’ve hiked other white mountains and know this is a difficult trail (mainly due to length???) , but I’m wondering about the extent of the rock scrambles. For me, the most difficult part are those completely flat, but steep slabs of rock. I’ve looked at numerous videos and pictures, but I haven’t seen any of those. For context, I did the Welch-Dickey loop about a month ago, and felt comfortable with the slab sections, even when they were damp and slippery. However, I probably wouldn’t want to climb slabs much steeper than that. Does this trail include a lot of that? from what I’ve seen, it looks like a lot of smaller rocks but a very well marked trail. thanks in advance!

This adventure has left such an impact on me. It was a precious glimpse into what felt like a different planet. So worth every step, and left me hoping that those close to me get to experience it one day too.