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Great Range Traverse [NEU8] - 21 miles day hike, 9K elevation gain

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Great Range Traverse [NEU8] - 21 miles day hike, 9K elevation gain

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Reference link:
https://goeast.ems.com/great-range-traverse/

We will TRY to keep hike together in modest moving speed ~2 mph (avg up/down depends on the group), but no one has to wait for slower hiker. There are couple water sources on SouthEast side (before LW, near sno-bird), more after Macy. After hike, we will try to catch a good dinner (optional). Reschedule for heavy rain. Please turn ON your meetup message.

You are fully responsible for your own safety. You should be PREPARED for sudden weather change (poor visibility, high wind, rainstorm...COLD). You should be FIT and experienced to be on your own, including trail navigation.

The 10-peak order:

  • Rooster Comb Mountain (2,788 ft)
  • Hedgehog Mountain (3,389 ft)
  • Lower Wolfjaw (4,175 ft)
  • Upper Wolfjaw (4,185 ft)
  • Armstrong Mountain (4,400 ft)
  • Gothics (4,736 ft)
  • Saddleback Mountain (4,515 ft)
  • Basin Mountain (4,827 ft)
  • Mount Haystack (4,960 ft)
  • Mount Marcy (5,344 ft)

START/MEET:

5AM meet at parking at South Meadow Trailhead (44°11'38.3"N 73°57'19.5"W)
Carpool to Roostercomb Trailhead

# (44°11'08.4"N 73°47'12.1"W)

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If you join us for a hike (or any other event), please understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap. You agree not to hold the Organizer, Assistant Organizers, or any other members responsible for any injuries, mishaps, or any other situation that may happen at a planned event. You are responsible to research the event, know the area, and bring the proper gear.

Your attendance on this hike signifies that you have read and accepted the terms of this liability waiver.

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