Presidential Undercast
16 Nov
Distance: 16.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 7,800 feet
Trails Used: Valley Way, Osgood, Star Lake, Lowe’s Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop, Clay Loop, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Ammonoosuc Ravine
Trails masquerading as rivers? Check. Deceptively slippery above treeline rocks? Check. 100% fog cover from Adams to Washington? Check.
Yesterday’s visit to the Presidentials was undertaken strictly as a peakbagging mission. The weather forecast called for fog and drizzle, and we were wholly expecting to be stuck in a cloud for the majority of our hike.
However, upon hitting the ridge we were suddenly faced with some of the most tremendous undercast I’ve ever encountered. Although the clouds quickly engulfed us on our way up Adams – and did not break until our descent from Monroe – it was a trade off I was willing to make.
The ever-changing nature of the mountains – and the views that we witness from their summits – never cease to amaze me.
There is some serious peak bagging going on here. Great site with lot’s of wonderful snapshots & tales from the WMNF. Keep on rock hoppin and happy trails to you.