Cool winter shots. I might try to hike this mountain from the north side before winter ends. I have hiked this peak many times in spring and summer but never in winter.
The summit road is closed in the winter and maintained as a snowmobile trail by the Kearsarge Trail Snails snowmobile club, and many day hikers make the trip along the groomed snowmobile trail. The peak can be accessed by the narrow and steep foot path although trail conditions are dicey at best for snowmobiles. There is room for about 4 sleds in the glade near the summit, which is usually bare and accessible only by foot. Wind chill on a balmy February day was -30F, but the view of the snow covered countryside in the clear cold air is stunning!
Cool winter shots. I might try to hike this mountain from the north side before winter ends. I have hiked this peak many times in spring and summer but never in winter.
Coming from Manchester, NH we went up I-89 to exit 10, and followed the signs for Winslow State Park, instead of traveling through a few small towns. It saved about an hour travel time.
Having climbed it many times, I hope you'll correct the spelling of Mt. Monadnock.
Im looking forward to climbing Mt Kearsarge this summer for the first time in 35 years!
EastKing - Feb 16, 2005 6:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentCool winter shots. I might try to hike this mountain from the north side before winter ends. I have hiked this peak many times in spring and summer but never in winter.
Render - Feb 14, 2005 12:38 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThe summit road is closed in the winter and maintained as a snowmobile trail by the Kearsarge Trail Snails snowmobile club, and many day hikers make the trip along the groomed snowmobile trail. The peak can be accessed by the narrow and steep foot path although trail conditions are dicey at best for snowmobiles. There is room for about 4 sleds in the glade near the summit, which is usually bare and accessible only by foot. Wind chill on a balmy February day was -30F, but the view of the snow covered countryside in the clear cold air is stunning!
EastKing - Feb 16, 2005 6:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentCool winter shots. I might try to hike this mountain from the north side before winter ends. I have hiked this peak many times in spring and summer but never in winter.
nate-tiff - Jul 23, 2005 4:42 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentComing from Manchester, NH we went up I-89 to exit 10, and followed the signs for Winslow State Park, instead of traveling through a few small towns. It saved about an hour travel time.
GoingUp - Mar 7, 2014 11:54 am - Hasn't voted
Mt MonadnockHaving climbed it many times, I hope you'll correct the spelling of Mt. Monadnock.
Im looking forward to climbing Mt Kearsarge this summer for the first time in 35 years!