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Mt. Katherine
Albany, NH, Sandwich, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Pasture Path
Route: Blueberry Ledge Trail, Pasture Path, (Blueberry Mountain), Pasture Path, Blueberry Ledge Trail
With only a few hours, I decided to do a quick local hike for some exercise. Arriving at Ferncroft, mine was the only vehicle in the oft-busy parking area.
After doing the roadwalk portion of the Blueberry Ledge Trail at a brisk pace, I hooked a left onto the Pasture Path. Surprisingly, despite not being a destination for hikers, it was fairly well established. As I climbed, snow flurries started.
After reaching the highpoint, I took a few photos from the summit (which has views looking toward Mt. Chocorua, with Mt. Whiteface and Wonalancet looming overhead). On the way back, I did some blowdown removal.
Though not the most scenic small hike in the area, it was nonetheless not a bad brief stroll in the woods.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Katherine |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
2:48 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,140' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Katherine |
| Ascent Commenced: |
2:48 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:15 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:27 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,140' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,400' |
| Vertical Gain: |
320' |
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| Hike Ended: |
3:52 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:04 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
380' |
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The Blueberry Ledge Trail trailhead
Looking at Mt. Whiteface from Mt. Katherine
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113A to Wonalancet, then take Ferncroft Road. The trailhead (the road) and parking lot are both on the right next to the pasture.
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