We plan to continue our journey south on the Long Trail with this 8 mile section from the Frank Post Trailhead to Tillotson Camp, then south to Rte 118. We will break at the summit of Belvidere.
John Predom is leading this hike. People can RSVP gmcnek@gmail.com. We will try to arrange carpooling as trailhead parking is limited. Hike starts at 9AM.
Bring layers, waterproof shell, food, hydration, and headlamp.
There is also be a place to pre-register on our website https://www.nekgmc.org.
This hike requires a car drop at the Herbert Hawkes Trailhead prior to the hike (or a pick up after hiking). The hike will start at the Moose Mountain Trailhead. The hike is 6.5 miles, with 2058 feet of elevation gain, and will take about 5 hours. The purpose of this hike is flagging the trail and removing obstacles in preparation for the upcoming Westmore Mountain Challenge on Saturday. RSVP gmcnek@gmail.com if interested in participating.
The trail closure on Monadnock Mountain remains in effect. There's still a "NO TRESPASSING" sign on the gate at the gravel pit, although it is easily overlooked when the gate is open. The continued presence of an old trailhead parking sign at this location only adds to the confusion over its status, but a person working at the gravel pit confirmed to me that this trail is still closed.
As some of you may be aware, there is an alternative route that avoids the gravel pit, but I wouldn't recommend using it at this time. It follows a private right of way that encroaches on a nearby dwelling. While this property isn't posted, its owner has expressed no interest in encouraging public access to their land. Please respect this choice and find another mountain to hike for now. Thank you!