What we’re about
Welcome ALL!
As the NH Sierra Club outings leader, I want to make people aware of hikes I offer & lead. I will also announce other activities such as fairs & social events. You don't have to be a Sierra club member to be a member of this Meetup group, but it would be nice if you joined the Sierra Club to support all the great things we do for the environment, our social & physical benefit & the community.
My goal is to provide a safe, enjoyable, maybe challenging outing, usually a hike, for anyone who wants to attend. Those who attend an outing must be 18 or older to take part in our outings. Those under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. If you have limited mobility, I will try to find other groups that are better geared to assist you.
Most of my hikes are on the easy side, in Rockingham County. Easy for some may not be easy for others so don't assume "easy" means anyone can finish it. I do a few hikes in Hillsborough County & Southeast Maine. I will hike further from home if someone else is a co-leader & helps organize it. If you want me to lead a more difficult hike, I ask you be the co-leader & be very familiar with the specific hike you want to do. We hike year round.
I encourage members to make comments, ask questions or suggest things they want me to help make happen. Last year, besides many hikes, we X-country skied at Pawtuckaway State Park, a moonlight night walk to Chiver's Pond in Candia, a forest therapy walk in Deerfield, the NH Farm & Forest festival in Deerfield, the Coppal House Farm Sunflower Festival in Lee, Deerfield fair, Southeast land Trust Trailfest in Epping, Southeast Land Trust Scenic Film Festival in Portsmouth, Milford Pumpkin Festival, a winter solstice gathering in Raymond, a winter overnight camp, a trivia night in Newmarket & many other events.
https://www.sierraclub.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-chapter-sierra-club
Upcoming events
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Wynn Mountain, Lyndeborough, NH
Location not specified yetGreetings hikers,
This is a few miles west of Milford, more than an hour drive for most Rockingham county people. It's not far from Purgatory Falls. I picked this because my brother Ken hikes it a lot & says it's one of the nicer, slightly moderate hikes in the area. On a clear day there's a good view of Boston & the Monadnock region. Ken will lead the hike.
We'll meet at the Lyndeborough community center, also called the town hall, at 1131 Center road. It might not look like it's open. It's a very small town. You can car pool with me from the Raymond area. I have room for 3. There's room at the trailhead for 4 cars so car pooling's essential. We'll coordinate the final car pool at the community center at 10:45. Or some may want to park at the Milford Boys & Girls Club at 56 Mont Vernon Street to car pool from there. It's close to the Pumpkin Festival so very convenient if you attend that event after the hike.
Wynn mntn is privately owned. The owner graciously allows hiking on his property.
There's the usual rocks, roots, ruts with uneven footing along the trail. We go up & back on the same trail. If the weather is decent, I'll go to the Milford Pumpkin Festival after. If we do that, it will be a long day.
Bring water, a snack, an extra layer of clothes & any allergy meds you may need. Be prepared for rain.
https://www.newenglandtrailconditions.com/nh/viewreport.php?entryid=764663 attendees
Crotched Mountian, Greeenfield, NH
Location not specified yetHello hikers,
We'll meet at the Crotched Mntn. school parking lot at 1 Verney Dr. Greenfield, NH.
The below link gives some information. Expect a higher than normal elevation increase than most of our hikes provide.
Be prepared for chilly and wet weather.
Wear footwear for rugged terrain.
There should be a decent view from the top.
http://www.nhfamilyhikes.com/hikes.php?hike=Crotched%20Mountain&from=fth2 attendees
