Pemigewasset Loop

[Joker4ink]

Hey guys, in two weeks I have three days off and am thinking of doing the Pemigewasset Loop. I have really wanted to see Franconia Ridge and a loop would really work best for me. Its about 30-35 miles so that's perfect.

Has anyone here done this loop before? Thoughts? Comments?
-Steve

[Tin Man]

We took our scouts there last year. It's fun. Go for it.

[Joker4ink]

How long did it take you guys to do it?

[Tin Man]

We did a modified version, mostly to make it easier on the adults as it was their first backpacking trip away from the 'rugged' hills on the AT in Northern CT and Southern Mass.

Day 1: Lincoln Woods Visitor Center to Franconia Brook Trail to 13 Falls Tentsite

Day 2: Twin Brook Trail to Gale Head to AT to Garfield Ridge/Pond Campsite

Day 3: AT to Liberty Spring Tentsite

Day 4: Osseo Trail to Lincoln Woods Visitor Center and out

[Mags]

This site has a good link with all kinds of deets:

http://www.davidalbeck.com/hiking/pemiloop.html

I've done it in the past before moving to CO and it really is agreat way to sample the Whites!

[amac]

This site has a good link with all kinds of deets:

http://www.davidalbeck.com/hiking/pemiloop.html

I've done it in the past before moving to CO and it really is agreat way to sample the Whites!

Mags,
Thanks VERY much for posting that link. I'm planning a Pemi Loop trip later this year, and just started my initial planning. That link is great.

[Tin Man]

here's a cool link with map and pics

http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view?trip_id=180463

[Tin Man]

Get this excellent map...

http://www.mapadventures.com/shop/in...products_id=12

[Joker4ink]

Thanks for the info guys. I have the AMC White Mountains book and maps so I should be good to go in a few weeks.

[WinterWarlock]

You may also want to check out the forum Views from the Top - there are a lot of folks there who have done the loop, many as a long day hike. In fact, one member did a double loop last year in a VERY long day.

VFTT requires sponsorship to be a member, but you can still browse and read without joining. If you're interested in joining, send me a PM.

Scott

[Digger'02]

We did it in two days while I was working at Greenleaf. An awesome hike, I wish I had taken more time. Enjoy the seimming and the mooses. *sighs* what life once was.....

[WinterWarlock]

A current thread on Views says the top time is about seven and half hours!!! No time for smelling the roses at that rate!