Trail Distance: 10 miles
Elevation Gain: 3250'
Terrain Rating: Moderate
Hike In: 9:04AM
Hike Out: 4PM (with 1.5 hour lunch break)
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Trail Distance: Up to 8.9 miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Terrain Rating: Difficult because of slippery rocks and ledges
Time In: 10AM
Time Out: 1:30PM
Trailhead: Near Millinocket, ME. From ME 11 and turn on the Katahdin Iron Works Road. Follow this road for 6.8 miles to the gatehouse. Register with the caretake and pay the gate fee.
Trail Distance: 4.4 miles (book), 6.7 miles (MapMyHike)
Elevation Gain: 1,800 ft (book), 1,663 ft (MapMyHike)
Terrain Rating: Intermediate
Time In: 9:31AM
Time Out: 1PM
Conditions: Very icy, drifted snow
Trailhead: The trailhead is at the end of the Welch-Dickey Parking Lot. From 93-N, take Exit 28 and head towards Waterville Valley on Route 49 East. Take a left onto Upper Mad River Road and then a right onto Orris Road. Parking fee is $3.
Trail Distance: 3.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 600 ft
Terrain Rating: Easy/Moderate
Time In: 10:31AM
Time Out: 12:28PM
Conditions: Slightly muddy, melted snow
Trailhead: The trail sits behind the Inn at Long Trail on Route 4 near Killington, VT. You can park to the right of the parking lot. Be sure to lock your belongings in the trunk as cars have been broken into as of September 2014.
Trail Distance: 4.6 miles
Elevation Gain: ~900 ft
Terrain Rating: Easy
Time In: 10:30AM
Time Out: 1:15PM
Conditions: Slightly muddy, melted snow
Trailhead: Near Manchester, Vermont. From the intersection of US 7 and VT 11/30, drive on 11/30 E to East Manchester Road. Turn right and go down for 1.1 miles until Glen Road. Take a left at Glen Road and follow it down until you see the Dead End sign, which will lead you to the parking area.
Trail Distance: 6.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 2350'
Terrain Rating: Average
Hike In: 9:34AM
Hike Out: 2:43PM
Snow Conditions: Packed powder, light rain/snow
Winter Gear: Some with snowshoes, others with just boots.
Mount Pierce is a great winter hiking option for beginner winter hikers. The trail is very straight forward and the terrain is usually easy/average because of frequent use. The hike is a gradual 3.2 miles up and it reaches a not so obvious summit at Mt Pierce. From there, you can either continue onto Eisenhower, Washington, or turn back around.
Trail Distance: 11.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 2800'
Terrain Rating: Average
Hike In: 9:12AM
Hike Out: 3:42PM
Trailhead: Stratton Brook parking area on Stratton Brook Pond Road in Kingfield, ME. When you turn on Stratton Brook Pond Road, follow the road about 2 miles until you reach the parking lot (mileage is not marked). Keep right at the fork on Stratton Brook Pond Road (it crosses the AT).
Trail Distance: 8.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 3350'
Terrain Rating: Difficult
Hike In: 8:30AM
Hike Out: 2:52PM
Trailhead: Lafaytte Place Parking Lot in Franconia Notch on I-93.
Trail Distance: 9.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 1247'
Terrain Rating: Average
Hike In: 8:12AM
Hike Out: 3:06PM
Trailhead: Hancock Overlook Parking Area on the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112) in the White Mountains. The parking area is easy to find, as it's located on a hairpin turn. Parking is a $3 fee.
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