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Hiking Hunter Mountain

By: lonehiker
Written on October 21st, 2009

Date: 2nd Week of October, 2009

Group size: 5

Area: Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, NY

The original plan was to hike Mt. Washington in NH, but we were got this idea at the end of the summer, therefore, we went to hike Hunter Mountain Fire Tower, this place is not as high at Mt. Washington, but at 4060 feet, the hike can be strenuous. We took spruceton trail, after a while we started gaining serious elevation and any casual talk ceased to exist as we were all straining to go uphill. Took a small break at halfway mark. This trail intersects one of the toughest trail in North East i.e, Devil's path, generally it takes 3 days to complete Devil's path, which is on my wish list as well. Once on the summit, the view was breath taking despite the wind, which started howling at us.

Luckily the fire tower was open, the tower is 60' tall so once we climbed into the tower we were at 4100 feet, and had a clear view of the area. Fortunately the tower was not shaking because of winds otherwise, it would have been an awkward situation.

We decided to go to buttermilk fall, but it was already 3 in the afternoon and the most of us were not in the mood of risking a hike in darkness. So the same trail was selected for the decent, we had our lunch a half way mark again and then continued our decent.

All in all a great hike.

By: lonehiker
Age: 31-35 , Male
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  • lonehiker
    lonehiker

    Yes, it was lot of fun. I want to go to Mt. Washington (Huntingon Ravine Trail), but waiting for warmer weather as it involves climbing over steep rocks. Wouldn't want to hold on to wet rock.



    What part of Appalachian trail where you on NH? Sound like you had a good hike and now you have an upper hand when it comes to asking direction. How do you (or did you) cash on it? Let me guess a new dress or a new jewellery ;-)



    Most of us guys are bad, we never want to ask for direction, it is something bult into our brains.



    I was wondering if you have hiked on Continental Divide Trail. I want to try it, but never been on that side of the country.

    Jan 25, 2010
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