Flags on the 48

Each year, on the weekend closest to September 11th, the NH hiking community continues an act of remembrance and patriotism in response to the horrific terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11, 2001, with a tribute of flying the American flag atop all 48 four-thousand foot and higher mountains in …

Mount Moosilauke

Trail Info: Total Distance: 10.2 miles roundtrip Time: 1 day (~6 hours) Elevation Gain: 2,944 ft Trails: Ravine Lodge Rd to Gorge Brook Trail Parking: Ravine Lodge Road, Benton, New Hampshire (Rt 118) Ratings (winter):         Beautiful winter day, fresh powder coated the ground, scenic trail follows a fairly easy ascent up …

North & South Kinsman

Trail Info: Total Distance: 10.19 miles Time: 2 days Elevation Gain: 3,199 ft Trails: Lonesome Lake Trail; Fishin’ Jimmy Trail; Kinsman Ridge Trail Parking: Lafayette Campground, south side of 93 between exits 34A & 34B Ratings (winter):       Great views, cool ridge on North Kinsman that overlooks Mt. Lincoln/Lafayette, and a 360 view …

Osceola and East Osceola

Trail Info: Total Distance: 7.24 miles roundtrip Time: 1 day (~6 hours) Elevation Gain: 3,087 ft Trails: Greeley Ponds Trail Parking: Greeley Ponds Trailhead off the Kanc (Rt 112), Lincoln/ Livermore, NH Ratings (Winter):         Great views on Osceola, forested summit on East Osceola, but a nice lookout nearby. The trail was …