NH>Help with Trip Planning for a hike in the White Mountains

[Yosef]

Thanks Sweeper

[Demeter]

Sounds like a good trip! Have fun, and remember to post a trip report!

[McRat]

Getting the Presidential Range on a clear day is a treat, in bad weather it can be a nightmare. The huts will have daily forecasts posted.

The walk from Madison Hut to Lake of the Clouds hut will almost always go slower than expected as the walk is mostly upon 'felsenmeer' - lotsa broken jutting rock. A good ankle workout. Once you get to the Lake of the Clouds Hut, the southern side of the traverse has much better footing and is mostly downhill.

If the weather looks incompatible with a Presi traverse, I'll second the earlier comment about the Pemi / Bonds trip. Less crowds, gorgeous scenery, and aside from a couple of miles, easy access to trees / shelter.

I hope you get "bluebird days" for your planned trip, but a good plan B will help you enjoy your trip to the White Mountains.

Attached is a sign you'll see below treeline on the Presis. Good advice.

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[McRat]

FYI some Pemi Loop links - includes trip report of me making newbie mistakes. Still one of the top 3 backpacks I've ever done.

http://www.summitpost.org/pemi-loop-north-twin/170115

http://www.vftt.org/forums/showthrea...LOOP-May-17-20

http://www.davidalbeck.com/hiking/pemiloop.html

[MAD777]

It's perfect conditions up there right now! I just landed in hot & humid Florida today after hiking out of the White Mountains yesterday. What a depressing change.

[Yosef]

Thanks for the links, I will definitely have a plan B hike as well. Fingers crossed for good weather.