Also on this trip

Trails Used

Three Ponds Trail (North Section), Snowmobile Trail

Equipment

Notes

Reconnaissance trip for AMC White Mountain Guide 2027 edition. North section of Three Ponds Trail was well-cleared in 2020 but has become overgrown and difficult to follow by 2024. Trail passes through hardwood forest with scattered yellow blazes. Extensive bushwhacking completed to Whitcher Hill summit (2565 ft) which has a register placed by bushwhackers in 2022. Hiker found second entry in register since placement. Flora noted: Trout Lilies, Pitcher Plants, hobblebush. Meadow views of Mount Moosilauke and Carr Mountain ridge. Return descent had navigation challenges in fading light but completed successfully before dark.

Parking

Trailhead off NH 118

Water Crossings

Brown Brook headwater crossed; beaver meadows and Foxglove Pond bog encountered

Wildlife

Moose spotted during hike