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Fri, Nov 23
|Mount Cube, NH
Black Friday Hike
This will be our eighth annual Black Friday climb. Mount Cube is one of the first mountains Appalachian Trail north-bounders meet in NH. The mountain is on the 52 with a View list. There should be several great views from the summit and nearby ledges.
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Time & Location
Nov 23, 2018, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mount Cube, NH
About the event
About the hike:
- Trails: Appalachian Trail, spur trail
- Meet: Appalachian Trail Trailhead on NH-25A
- Hike Location: Orford, NH
- Cost: FREE! for everyone
- Type: Day Hike
- Distance: 6.7 miles
- Elevation gain: ~2,100'
- High point: Mount Cube
- Hiking time: 4½ hours
- Children: youth 12+ with guardian
- Dog Friendly: yes
Note: As of November 12, there was only a trace of snow on this mountain. There is a forecast of 1-3" this week. Snowshoes are probably not required, but the trail reports recommended light traction (microspikes). I'll have snowshoes with me as backup as well.
You should have:
- Map of Mount Cube Hike
- Permission slip for those under 18
- 2018 Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risk and Waiver and Release from Liability
- Driving directions to meeting point
- Talent release form (for anyone who hasn't completed one)
- The Essentials for Safe Hiking
- HikeSafe Web Site
- Leave No Trace (LNT) - Seven Principles
Look for green Jeep with door signs in the parking lot.
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