SEM Beginner Winter Hiking Series Hike #2. Gunstock Mountain
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): William Belben, Tracy Hawes, Benjamin West, Katherine Sullivan, Gilles Pipernos, Jonah Sakwa-Novak, Abirami Natarajan, Ann Rega, Paul Brookes, Madelyn Atwood
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001oQA1
Register By: 12/4/2025
Audience: Adults
Description: If you're new to winter hiking or looking for a refresher, please join us for the 2 nd of our Beginner Winter Hikes as we hike Mount Rowe and Mount Gunstock located in the Belknap Mountain Range near Gilford NH. The planned route will be about 5 miles and 1,500’ of elevation gain and will include the ridge between Rowe and Gunstock Mountains. We will be hiking at a pace of around 1 - 1 1/2 mph. Weather permitting, we will have some spectacular panoramic views of the mountain ranges such as the Sandwich, Ossipee and the Presidentials along with views of lakes such as Winnisquam, Opechee and Winnipesaukee. This hike has an Activity Rating of Moderate.
This hiking series is a progressive series and each month we will select a hike that is more challenging in terms of increased mileage, elevation gain or both. As a participant in the series, you will have an opportunity to develop and fine tune your winter hiking skills while discovering firsthand the fun, beauty and camaraderie of winter hiking.
This hike is open to all that qualify and you do not have to be a member of AMC to participate. On-line registration is required. Attendance in a Winter Hiking Workshop (does not have to be SEMs) or prior winter hiking experience is also required. Please note that preference will be given to first time winter hikers who attended this year’s SEM Winter Hiking Workshop.
A full winter gear list for this hike is shown below:
Essential Winter Gear List · Insulated hiking boots · 2 pairs of wools socks (one to wear and one spare) · Multiple layers of wool or synthetic clothing (moisture wicking/quick drying, non-cotton) o T-shirt o Base layer top o Base layer bottom o Wool or Fleece Mid-Layer · Warm wool, fleece, or nylon-shelled hat · Fleece or wool gloves (spare pair recommended) · Wool or fleece neck gaiter · At least two liters of water in wide mouth Nalgene-type water bottles or insulated Nalgene · Trail snacks and lunch · Rain coat and pants that are waterproof and windproof · Leg gaiters · Micro-Spikes · Snow Shoes (with Televator) · Hiking poles (recommended, but not mandatory) · 10 Hiking Essentials o Headlamp and spare batteries o Personal first aid kit o Sunscreen o Toilet paper and baggie o Map o Whistle o Compass o Pocket knife or multitool o Gear repair supplies o Fire starting materials · Backpack to hold all the above · Trash bag · Bandana (optional) · Foam pad for sitting during breaks (optional) · Mylar “space blanket” for emergencies (optional) · ID card · Trip Itinerary left with someone at home
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!