Ascent of Noon Peak on 2013-10-11| Other People: | Solo Ascent
| | Date: | Friday, October 11, 2013 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Peak: | Noon Peak | | Location: | USA-New Hampshire | | Elevation: | 2976 ft / 907 m |
Ascent Trip ReportAfter turning back on the Hancocks due to equipment problems (dim headlamp + brook crossing = danger), I headed to Waterville Valley to do a loop over Sandwich Mountain and its two subpeaks.
When I arrived at the parking area off NH 49, I was the only one there. I quickly geared up and headed out, as I had a time limit. I soon came to the crossing of Drakes Brook, where I slipped on a rock and fell into the brook on Oct. 2012. I made it across this time, and then the trail began climbing at easy to moderate grades on a leafy corridor.
I soon came to some rather steep sections below the summit of Noon Peak, and when I negotiated them, I got to a wonderful view of Tecumseh, the Osceolas, Tripyramid, and Mt. Washington. I stuck around for a bit then headed to my next objective, Jennings Peak. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 1600 ft / 487 m | | Route Conditions: | Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Cool, Calm, Overcast | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 1600 ft / 487 m | | Distance: | 1.6 mi / 2.6 km | | Route: | Sandwich Mountain Trail | | Start Trailhead: | NH 49 1376 ft / 419 m | | Time: | 45 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | Ascent Part of Trip: Sandwich Mtn.
Complete Trip Sequence:
Total Trip Gain: 2700 ft / 823 m |
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