Fall Hike Mt. Tom, Field, and Avalon
When:
Sunday, Sep 26, 2021 9:30a -
4:30a
Sunday, Sep 26, 2021 9:30a -
4:30a
Where:
Wellington Station
Wellington Revere Beach Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Medford, MA 02155
Admission:
Unknown
Event website:
https://p.ridj-it.com/app/trip-detail?id=85097
It's the fall hike season! :) We'll be hiking to the summits of Mt. Tom, Avalon, and Field in Crawford Notch. Both Mt. Tom and Field are considered one of NH's 48 4,000 footers, so you can bag two on this hike. Mt. Avalon is considered a 52 with a view, offering incredible views of Crawford Notch at the summit. On the summit of Mt. Tom, Canadian Gray Jays are frequent, often approaching you if provided food. We will ascend up to Mt. Avalon first, followed by Mt. Field and Tom. The total hike will be 6.2 miles.
Map:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-tom-avalon-and-field-loop
The hike is rated as moderate/difficult and previous and recent White Mountain hiking experience is required - you must have done at least 2,000 ft of elevation gain (not just elevation - elevation GAIN) within the past three months. And if you don't have the gear, you will not be allowed to join the hike. No exceptions!
If your Ridj-it profile is bare, please answer these questions:
1) When were your last three hikes? When were they? How many miles was each one? What was the elevation gain of each one? (Note - not total elevation - elevation gain).
2) What does your exercise routine look like?
3) Will you have all of the required gear for this hike? Seriously, don't sign up if you don't.
Gear you will need (no exceptions):
1) Hiking shoes (not sneakers or other inappropriate footwear. No exceptions.)
2) Backpack
3) Lots of snacks for yourself
4) A bottle or container that can hold 2-3 liters of water
5) Rain gear if we face light sprinkles
6) Digital map/printed or download
7) Athletic clothing - non-cotton. Jeans, for example, are absolutely not allowed. A jacket, will be chilly at the top)
8) Headlamp or flashlight - phone does not count
Recommended:
1) Sunglasses
2) Hat
3) Electrolytes
4) Trekking poles
5) Smile. That's the curve that sets everything straight.
