Sunday, August 07, 2011

Glen Boulder hike ~New Hampshire

Howdee all,

Jeff and I cut our Maine trip short so that he could go to Hiking Camp with his brother in New Hampshire…

I joined in on a few hikes myself.

Hiking camp teens form a like to unload and stack wood.

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The first hike we went on was..
  Glen Boulder Hike

Distance (Total):
3.2 miles / 5.1 km

Elevation Gain:
1,754 feet / 535 meters

Difficulty:
Intermediate

Nearby Town:
Gorham, New Hampshire, United States

 

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Glen Boulder, visible to travelers on Route 16, is a glacial erratic curiously perched on the mountainside in Pinkham Notch. This steep climb leaves Route 16 from the Glen Ellis Falls Parking area. The trail rises above treeline at a relatively low elevation, passing two trail junctions, crossing brooks, and traversing open rocks on it's way to Glen Boulder. The views along the way are tremendous.

 

Glen Boulder on the horizon..

New Hamp hiking camp_015View behind us

New Hamp hiking camp_016Getting closer

New Hamp hiking camp_017Glen Boulder

New Hamp hiking camp_020Lunchtime at the boulder

New Hamp hiking camp_021A great workout with beautiful views as our reward..

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10 comments:

  1. Such beautiful scenery, all lush and green, excellent for hiking. Excellent post and photos Dawn!

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  2. what a beautiful spot - it is on the list if I get near this month

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  3. Dawn, what a great hike. The scenery and views are beautiul. Gorgeous photos.

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  4. Breathtaking place to hike.

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  5. I would have liked to have been with you guys on that hike. Great view! We did just the beginning of the hike to the falls.

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  6. I was there two years ago and i was impressed. Unfortunately i had no time to visit around it very well because i was there for only two days, but i hope to visit it again very soon. I recommend this place, it is very nice.

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  7. Beautifully captured photos. Thanks for sharing.

    Also, I admire your being physically to do hiking.

    Cassy from Acoustic Guitar Lessons

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  8. Dawn, how lovely! You are right, those gorgeous views are your reward!

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  9. What awesome views!That's it-I'm climbing a mountain this Fall!

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  10. Thanks everyone! It was a tough hike, but well worth the effort..awesome views!
    Thanks for your kind comments.

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ok what do you really think?????