Ascent of Sunapee Mountain on 2013-08-04| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Sunday, August 4, 2013 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Sunapee Mountain | | Location: | USA-New Hampshire | | Elevation: | 2726 ft / 830 m |
Ascent Trip ReportI decided to take a break from 4,000 footers and hike Mount Sunapee, a peak that was on my to-do list for quite some time.
When I arrived at the parking area for Andrew Brook Trail, there were many cars parked there, so I knew that I wouldn't have solitude. I then headed up after gearing up.
The trail started out at an easy grade, crossing a brook and passing by some wires early on. I signed a trail register in the early going, and after that, the grade became more steady, with a few steeper pitches. I made a second notable brook crossing, and the grade eased from there. Not long after, I came to Lake Solitude which, despite the name, was crowded. I took some pics and then headed to White Ledges on the Lake Solitude Trail, a part of the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. The view was amazing, just as I figured from what I read about it. I spent about 10-15 minutes here and then continued to Sunapee.
The trail descended 250 ft and then made the climb to Sunapee. Not long after leaving the ledge, I came to a service road, which I took to the summit, passing by several ski trails and buildings.
I ate lunch at the summit lodge with the company of several other hikers and tourists. The lodge door was open, but the cafeteria was closed, so no hot food for me!
I headed back down as it began to drizzle and become more crowded. Overall, a day well spent! |
| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 1900 ft / 579 m | | Elevation Loss: | 1900 ft / 579 m | | Distance: | 6 mi / 9.7 km | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Drizzle, Pleasant, Calm, Partly Cloudy | | Ascent Statistics | | Elevation Gain: | 1650 ft / 503 m | | Distance: | 3 mi / 4.8 km | | Route: | Andrew Brook Trail, Lake Solitude Trail | | Trailhead: | Mountain Rd. 1076 ft / 327 m | | Descent Statistics | | Elevation Loss: | 1900 ft / 579 m | | Extra Gain: | 250 ft / 76 m | | Distance: | 3 mi / 4.8 km | | Route: | Andrew Brook Trail, Lake Solitude Trail | | Trailhead: | Mountain Rd. 1076 ft / 327 m |
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