Name: Belknap Range Trail
Start: 2024-07-13T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-13T17:00:00-04:00

**Description:**
The Belknap Range is located in Southern New Hampshire just south of Lake Winnipesaukee. The planned route travels 13.5 miles over eight peaks with total elevation gain of over 3,400 feet, making this a challenging and rewarding hike.

Following the classic Belknap Range Trail route we will traverse the summits of Mt. Rowe (1,680’), Gunstock Mtn. (2,245’), Belknap Mtn. (2,382’), Mt. Klem (2,001’), Mt. Mack (1,945’), Mt. Anna (1,670’), Straightback Mtn. (1,890’), and Mt. Major (1,786’). This will be a point to point hike and require car spotting. For more complete description, please the following website: [https://belknaprangetrails.org/belknap-range-trail/](https://belknaprangetrails.org/belknap-range-trail/)

Much of the trail is along a ridge, but there is significant elevation gain with some rock scrambles along the way. Along the trail, we will enjoy views Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains to the north.

\*\*Note- You must be an ADK member to participate in this event. The event will be limited to twelve hikers.

**Meeting Location:** We will meet at the Mt Major trailhead parking area and shuttle to the starting point at the Gunstock ski resort parking area.

I will be camping at the Gunstock campground on Friday and Saturday night and will post another hiking event for Sunday (TBD).

**Difficulty Rating:** Rated Vigorous-Strenuous for distance and elevation gain for advanced hikers that are comfortable hiking 13.5+ miles at an average pace of 2 mph with elevation gain of 3,400+.

**Required Equipment:** At least 2 ½ Liters of water, lunch and snacks, phone, printed map, compass, headlamp, coat warm enough for overnight temperatures, dry base layer, rain gear, hiking poles, suitable hiking boots or trail running shoes, hat, sun protection and bug spray.
10 Essentials: **[https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/](https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/)**

**Lodging:** Hikers are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging. I will be staying at the Gunstock campground, which is a convenient location. For more information and reservations, the website is: https://www.gunstock.com/summer/camping/

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