20's and 30's Moderate, Pawtuckaway (Southern NH)

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Meredith Kraner, Phuong Dinh, Chao Xie
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000017COr
Register By: 5/8/2026
Audience: 20’s & 30’s

Description: This is a hike with the 20's and 30's group within AMC dedicated to encouraging people in their 20's and 30's to enjoy the outdoors. Come join us on a day hike of 6-8 miles and up to 1700 ft of elevation gain in Pawatuckaway State Park in southern NH.
On this trip we plan to summit North and South Mountain with the option of adding on Middle Mountain if the group allows. Participants should expect some steep climbs/descents and maneuvering on, over, and through various rock formations. We will also pass many beautiful lakes, a field of boulders, and a couple manageable stream crossings. On a clear day there are views from all 3 peaks, including a 360 degree fire-tower view on the top of South Mountain.
To address unforeseen challenges such as adverse weather, unacceptable trail conditions or excessive crowding, the planned trip destination, activity and/or meeting place and time may be modified. In that event, participants may elect to join in that activity or opt out. We will hold Sunday, May 10 as a backup date for this hike if weather conditions prohibit us from hiking on May 9.
Note that Chao will be assisting with carpooling (carpooling information will be shared with confirmed participants). He is not helping to lead this trip.
Gear Important items (required) Hiking boots or trail runners with traction sole. Water bottles/containers, hydration bladder At least 2 liters of water Multiple layers of non-cotton clothing A change of dry clothes (if needed on the trail or for after the hike) Rain gear (mandatory rain jacket) Lunch and high energy snacks Flashlight / headlamp with extra batteries Personal medications: For example, an inhaler (asthma), Epi-pen (allergies), ibuprofen, etc. Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, etc) Backpack big enough to hold all of your items Recommended: Camera Trekking poles Bandana Map and compass Personal first aid kit Whistle Carpool We will send out a google sheet to help coordinate carpool for which we will pre-populate using the questions at registration. As a common courtesy, please reach out to participants offering rides as far in advance of the trip as possible. This is so participants looking for rides have enough time to arrange logistics with those offering to drive. We encourage carpooling because it is fun and it helps the environment. We suggest that carpoolers meet at a central location (i.e. a train station) to minimize driving if many people have to be picked up.
Map You can find the official map here.
Weather We will be monitoring the weather as the day of the hike approaches. If the weather dictates a cancellation or postponement, we will send an email by 4pm the day before. NOAA Forecast

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!