20s and 30s Late Fall Hike to Liberty and Flume
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 6 - Strenuous
Trip Leader(s): Ian Baker, Richa Naik
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX000001KBEr
Audience: 20’s & 30’s
Description: Join us for a late fall hike to Liberty and Flume, two of the 48 four thousand footers near Franconia Notch. Liberty and Flume feature moderate grades almost the entire way, and (weather permitting) both summits have an outstanding view!
This hike is approximately 9.5 miles in length with approximately 4,050' of elevation gain, which we will hike at a moderate pace (aiming for 1.5mph across the entire hike not including breaks for a total hike time of around 7-8 hours).
Most of the route features moderate, though steady and consistent, climbing. Because of the time of year, however, be aware that we may very well encounter snow or ice on the trail. While we are not requiring prospective participants to own microspikes, you do need clothing and layers appropriate to late fall hiking and willingness to utilize a loaner pair of microspikes if necessary.
Participants must have recent hiking experience on similarly-strenuous peaks in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, or New York, plus a regular, robust cardio exercise regimen and appropriate 3-season hiking gear. After registering for the hike, one of the leaders will contact you to schedule a time to talk on the phone for ~15 minutes to discuss your recent hiking experience, fitness regimen, and gear to ensure the hike is a suitable fit.
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, October 25 as a backup date for this hike if weather conditions prohibit us from hiking on Saturday.
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!