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The Fool Killer
Waterville Valley, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The recently rebuilt lower Sabbaday Brook Trail
Route: Sabbaday Brook Trail, bushwhack
Sabbaday Brook Trail was a traffic jam up to the falls, then smooth sailing thereafter. Other than a few washed out or muddy areas, the trail still has good footing post Irene.
I chose to head into the woods around 3,000 or so feet in elevation, where the trail takes a 90 degree turn over a tributary crossing. I angled around to try to stay in good woods, using an old skid road to help skirt around some stuff part way up. Though not Unknown Pond Peak easy, it was relative smooth sailing as compared to many other White Mountain bushwhacks. Hit the ridge about a minute from the recognized highpoint. Took a slight variation on the way down to avoid some spruce and deadfall.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
The Fool Killer |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Very Difficult |
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Views: |
Minimal |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, July 25, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,320' |
| Destination: |
The Fool Killer |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:06 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,320' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,548' |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,368' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
04:05 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,508' |
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The Sabbaday Brook Trail trailhead
The Sabbaday Brook Trail
Slight views of Mt. Chocorua from near the summit of The Fool Killer
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