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5 Must See Trails In The WMNF – Number 3

Castle Ravine Trail

This is the third installment. Check back each week as we count down to number one!

CONTRIBUTION BY ELIZABETH KANE

The Castle Ravine in its glory

The Castle Ravine in its glory


History: The Castle Ravine trail was first cut by the Randolph Mountain Club between 1916 and 1922 and still remains under their stewardship. As with many WMNF trails, the long reach of the logging industry spelled disaster for the virgin forests of this ravine. The area was heavily logged in the late 1800s/early 1900s and the mark of destruction is still evident on the lower reaches of this trail. Continue reading →

Five Must See WMNF Trails – Number 4

Kate Sleeper Trail

This is the second installment. Check back each week as we count down to number one!

CONTRIBUTION BY ELIZABETH KANE

The view from South slide is worth the effort

The view from South slide is worth the effort

History: The trail is named for Katherine Sleeper Walden, a dynamic and magnanimous figure in White Mountain history. The breadth of her influence in both social and conservation efforts is extensive, including innkeeper of the Wonalancet Farm and being instrumental in the formation of the Wonalancet Outdoor Club (WODC). Mount Katherine, East & West Sleeper and this trail are all named in her honor. Continue reading →

Winter Hiking in the North East – Getting Started and Gear Selection

OPINION CONTRIBUTION FROM DAVE DILLON, ChaseTheSummit.com
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Winter Hiking has changed the way I view winter here in the North East. Just a couple years ago October would roll in and my depression would set in. Soon I’d be scraping my cars windshield and shoveling my driveway with a grimace on my face. While I still dread shoveling and scraping, the winter season has also brought me my favorite hobby… Winter hiking! Continue reading →