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9/11 Memorial Hike Meeting Time: 9:00 AM Event Coordinator: nhclimber03264Woodstock , NH Max # People: 25 Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
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SUMMARY: “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” — Henry David Thoreau, Walden. September 14th, 2024 – Flags on the 48 Mt Moosilauke Loop: Via the Beaver Brook and Benton Trails. https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/mt-moosilauke-beaver-and-benton-8ede06e This trip is considered STRENUOUS. The group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on Route 112 at 9 am and depart by 9:20. Trail Details and Distances: The Beaver Brook trail is steep access to Moosilauke and affords amazing views and access to several waterfalls. The trail will level out once reaching the ridge. If time and weather allow the trip may include the search for a WWII bomber that crashed near the summit. This hike also is scheduled as a memorial to September 11th and many people will gather to mark the occasion. The group will travel down the Benton Trail which is far more gentler than the Beaver Brook ascent. PREPARATION/WHAT TO BRING: White Mountains can and do have unpredictable and extreme weather changes year-round. Do not be fooled by lower-elevation weather. Weather in higher elevations can be very tricky and unstable. A major portion of this trip is exposed above the tree line, there is no shelter or water access. It is recommended that hikers: For this trip, it is important to bring along flexibility, patience, and a sense of humor. Group Size: It is not fun leaving folks out of trips. Weather: The weather for this trip will be monitored the week prior. If it is a concern any updates or cancellation information will be posted by the Friday prior to 6 pm. If it is a cancellation, it will include a rescheduled date so participants can watch for that opportunity. For weather details; Safety is a priority! Any time a hiker is injured or lost a HUGE team of volunteers is dispatched to aid in the search and rescue efforts. After the trip social: Social gathering is possible and welcome. There are several food and beverage options. Pizza and tailgate gatherings could be arranged if folks wish to do so. Discussion is open to possible overnight arrangements. Resources used to plan this trip: The group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on Route 112 at 9 am and depart by 9:20. |
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Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: Group will meet at the Beaver Brook Parking area located on Route 112 at 9 am and depart by 9:20. Where to meet: Trailhead is approximately 6 miles west of Lincoln NH (Exit 32) If you need food, fuel, or a bathroom stop at Exit 26, on Route 25 is an Irving station with food and fuel. Be advised that prices will be affordable compared to Lincoln NH **Because of trip preparation the trip leader is unable to provide a ride for this trip. |