Summary

Experience winter hiking on a White Mountain 4,000 footer! Presidential views from the top of Mt. Hight.

Hike up beautiful Nineteen Mile Brook trail, take the Carter Dome Trail to Zeta Pass and first ascend to Mt. Hight with its bare rock summit that affords incredible views..the best in the entire Carter-Moriah Range! Then we'll continue to tag Carter Dome [4832'], descend steeply down to the environs of Carter Notch and then have an easy 4 mile downhill walk back to the trailhead.

The trails have great footing and easy grades up almost all the time. At Zeta Pass, after a good rest, water, and snacks we'll make our summit push. The route over Mt. Hight involves a section of steep, difficult snowshoeing and a crossing of the exposed and possible icy summit, where MicroSpikes will be needed. If the snow is good, we'll have a fun butt slide all the way down into Carter Notch! Carter Notch has magnificent views where we can see the Carter Lakes and stop in the Carter Notch Hut for a break from the cold. 

We will be travelling above treeline with winter like conditions this time of year so be prepared! Travel above treeline offers unique challenges to any hiker. Please have the appropriate gear/clothing to travel above treeline in winter like conditions and the appropriate amount of layers to keep your core body warm.

We recommend winter boots, microspikes, wool hat, gloves [with handwarmers if you need them], face protection, headlamp, NO COTTON; along with wearing the appropriate amount of layers to keep your body warm. Depending on how much snow has fallen and whether or not the trail is broken, snowshoes may be needed. Be sure to have a daypack bigger than your usual summer daypack so you can place clothing in it as you heat up. Carry at least 2 liters of water, lunch and snacks.

After The Hike: Bring a change of clothes because afterwards we'll have dinner at the Red Fox Grill in Jackson, NH. 

Lodging Option: Bunk beds are available at our house near Waterville Valley, NH for Friday and Saturday night for $20 per night. Coffee/bagels each morning and linen/blankets/towels are provided. We have limited space in the fridge to store your beverages/food so it's best to bring a small cooler. Space is limited so email me ASAP to reserve a bunk!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Follow New Hampshire Route 16 north through Pinkham Notch. The trailhead parking area is on the right [east] side of the highway exactly 1.0 mile north of the entrance to the Mount Washington auto road.