Are you taking the New England Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge? Here you can see all the hikes logged in our 2019 challenge, with the most recent at the top. If you want to view logged hikes for just one of the peaks, click the mountain name. Click on a hike log to see all the details, more photos and leave comments for the challengers.
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Thunderbolt or Bust
By Brendan Scribner Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailhead100 Gould RoadEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionTwo weeks ago we hiked in 36 degree weather with snow on Bear Mountain, CT. Today, just two weeks later, 81 degrees and a refreshing breeze on the summit. We challenged […] Read More →
Perhaps We should Have Taken a Left Back There
By Deborah Scribner Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGould and Thunderbolt LoopEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionMy husband and I started hiking relatively early in the day. Our first leg was up a steep ski trail and it was very hot, humid, and buggy! We got […] Read More →
Don’t stop me now
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Camel's HumpType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBurrow’sRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionWorking on a night shift..adding on Camel’s Hump after hiking the Franconia loop. It’s been a very long day, but beautiful views around sunset time! Read More →
Mount Greylock
By Andrew Cunniff Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGould TrailheadEncounteredWildflowers bloomingHiking CompanionsHiked with children (12 & under)Road ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were an annoyanceSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionTypical New England mud season, but nothing you can’t walk through. Bugs on Thunderbolt were beyond annoying, but when off this specific trail they were just […] Read More →
Start of the Memorial Day Weekend Adventure – Mount Washington
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Mount WashingtonType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadAmmonoosuc Ravine TrailheadRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionBeautiful day to hike Mount Washington – snow fields to pass and some overcast at the summit! It’s an amazing hike everybody should experience. Read More →
Memorial Day Weekend Adventures – Mount Washington
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Mount WashingtonType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadAmmonoosuc RavineRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionBeautiful hike – snow fields on the way up and a little overcast at the summit! Read More →
Memorial Day Weekend Adventures
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Mount WashingtonType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadAmmonoosuc RavineRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionBeautiful day to hike up to the Mount Washington summit! Sunny on the way, a litte overcast at the top. Read More →
Memorial Day Weekend Adventures continue
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Mount LincolnType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadFranconia Notch State ParkRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionThis is a long hike, but some of the best views in the area! One of my favorites. Snow areas on the falls trail and water crossings made […] Read More →
Bear of a time
By Colleen Mcdonough Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder mountain trail headHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were not too badSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionAmazing hiking day! Total mileage was 6.2 miles . The weather was perfect ! Definitely a great way to celebrate a weekend without rain Read More →
Totally Bear~able
By Felicia Ann Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder Mountain TrailEncounteredWildflowers bloomingHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were not too badSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionGreat day! Weather was perfect not to hot, cool at the summit with the breeze. Tiny bit muddy, nothing unbearable, my shoes stayed dry! Little over […] Read More →
Bear Mountain Mud & Fun
By sercrutch Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain TrailHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were not too badSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionHike was great, pretty warm day with a little humidity. Fairly mud during beginning of trail but dried out the higher we went. Lots of vert on the […] Read More →
Bear means Brrrr
By Brendan Scribner Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain trailheadRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionWe knew it was a forecast of rain and cool temperatures – when we left Vermont we were looking at 60-degree forecasts in our local area. As we started our […] Read More →
Sometimes it Snows in May
By Deborah Scribner Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain Trail to Paradise Lane Trail to Appalachian TrailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionMy husband and I hiked Bear Mountain on Sunday, May 12. It was cold and raining steadily as we drove to the trail […] Read More →
Bear
By Laura Prue Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain TrailEncounteredWildflowers bloomingRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusBugs were not too badSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionTrails we're in good condition. No rain today, yay. Read More →
Hailing mary
By Kristen Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailhead100 GouldHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsMuddy hail and snow Read More →
April Hail
By Sara McDonald Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadCheshire Harbor TrailEncounteredWildflowers bloomingHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionI Called Mount Greylock State Reservation enrte. to the mountain at (413) 499-4262 (here is an alternate # [(413) 499-4263] to inquire about trail […] Read More →
It felt like hiking in Narnia!
By Gibby Booth Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGouldHiking CompanionsHiked with a dogRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionDefinitely an epic hike! It was snowing, wind was howling, and the views were incredible. The transition from hiking on leaves to snow was magical. Read More →
Mount Greylock
By kjansons44 Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBellowsHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsIt was hailing snowing the entire hike. The trail was extremely muddy and slippery. Read More →
Mud and rain didn’t stop us!
By Gibby Booth Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain TrailHiking CompanionsHiked with a dogRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnow freeTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionIt had rained in the morning so the trail was wet and muddy, definitely glad to have had waterproof shoes! There was one section of the trail that was rocky and […] Read More →
Black Bear
By mljones327 Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGouldHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsSnow and ice on roadBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsThe trails were good until the last half mile to the summit. They was ice making it slippery. Yak tracks were helpful to navigate […] Read More →
Black Bear
By mljones327 Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGouldHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsSnow and ice on roadBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsThe trails were good until the last half mile to the summit. They was ice making it slippery. Yak tracks were helpful to navigate […] Read More →
Mt Greylock- Snow, Ice, and Bear
By Kathleen Hamm Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGould St.Road ConditionsSnow and ice on roadBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsI called in advance about the conditions. The Ranger let me know that snow and ice was still found on trails. We brought Yak Shoes and poles to help […] Read More →
Snow in April
By Jessica LeClair Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadHopper TrailEncounteredWildflowers bloomingHiking CompanionsHiked with a dogRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsThe day called for rain, but we were determined to head up Mount Greylock. We opted for the slightly longer Hopper Trail up to […] Read More →
Bear mountain w/ my best girl
By Alison Birdsey Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadunder mountainRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionLate spring hike – temps in the high 40s. Some snow still on the ground, but spikes not needed. Users who liked this: Read More →
Bear Mountain
By Carly Trider Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder mountain trialRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsThis hike was amazing. My mom and I hiked together and it took about three hours for 6.5(ish) miles. There were parts where we had to climb up […] Read More →
Waking the Bear
By Jessica LeClair Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain RoadHiking CompanionsHiked with a dogRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionStarted our hiking challenge in our native CT on Bear Mountain. It was a beautiful, 65-degree day, sunny and dry. Foliage isn't out yet, so it […] Read More →
1. Bear Mountain Summit 2019
By Beparenteau Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeOvernightTrailheadAppalachian TrailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionApril 6th, 2019 I started my first peak of the Six Pack Of Peaks Challenge: New England! I hike from Salisbury, CT – CT 41 AT Overnight Parking up the Appalachian […] Read More →
Bear Mountain
By Allystewart Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain TrailRoad ConditionsRoad rough but passableBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsObstacles on trailStarted late, did well on Undermountain and Paradise Lane. Relaxing. Once on the AT on south side of mountain it was a glacier. Took for a LONG time, some hand and knee […] Read More →
Bear Mountain
By kjansons44 Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder Mountain RoadHiking CompanionsHiked with a dog, Hiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsStill has some ice and a lot of mud Users who liked this: Read More →
Bearly Made It Down
By Lmkthornton Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountainRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsSnowfields to cross – could be difficultTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionWent up Under Mountain Trail and down Paradise Lane Trail. Up was relatively easy and the trail was mostly clear. Down Paradise Trail was icy and snow covered. The first mile […] Read More →
Bear Mountain
By Adonna Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder mountain trailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionThe weather was perfect. The trails were muddy in areas. Paradise Lane trail was very icy climbing to the summit. I was able to hike it with yaktrax but […] Read More →
Doing hiking! Haha
By Jennifer McCabe Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGould/thunderbolt loopHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsGreat New England spring day! Hikes with a group of 4. Encountered a ton of snow. members of our group had micro spikes […] Read More →
Snow Angels
By Jennifer McCabe Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder mountain road, the loop counter clockwiseHiking CompanionsHiked with a dog, Hiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionGreat hike! About 5 in of snow form start at 10am. Some ice and about […] Read More →
March Greylock Summit
By Jackiief22 Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGouldHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsGreat trail ! Very windy at the top which looked to have blown all the snow off as the peak was snow free. We […] Read More →
Greylock – this time a winter hike!
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBellows pipe trailRoad ConditionsSnow and ice on roadBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionFun hike up to Greylock summit in winter conditions! Deep snow and ice at the top, but the sun cane out for a few minutes. Users who […] Read More →
Winter time trails
By Jeff Cobb Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBellows pipe / Old Summit roadRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionWinter conditions, but nice hike up Bellows trail and enjoyed watching the skiers. I think the barn by the trail head burned down the […] Read More →
Frosty snowman on Bear Mountain
By Msteph Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUnder Mountain RoadRoad ConditionsSnow and ice on roadBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionFrosty hike up to Bear Mountain summit, the new peak in the challenge. The snowman enjoyed the view with us! Users who liked this: Read More →
Bear Mountain with a Snowman
By Jeff Cobb Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadSalisburyRoad ConditionsRoad rough but passableBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsNice area to visit, I loved the hike it was a nice hike for a sunny winter weekend. Read More →
Bluebird Day on Greylock
By William Grant Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadGould TrailHiking CompanionsHiked with a groupRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsTop 10 day to be hiking on the mountain. Deep blue skies and powdery white snow greeting our group for this energizing hike […] Read More →
Greylock
By Sean Rogan Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadThunderbolt trailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsObstacles on trailStarted the trail at 10:30, at the junction of the bellows pipe / thunderbolt road trails. There was about 6-12 inches of snow on the trail, definitely a snow […] Read More →
Slaying Bear Mountain
By Sean Rogan Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain trailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsStarted the day early driving out to the trailhead at sunrise, was parked and on the trail by 7am. Clear day, about 25 degrees. Trail was fairly […] Read More →
Bear Mountain, Connecticut – Winter 2019
By William Grant Peak Summited2019 Bear MountainType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadUndermountain TrailRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsIntermittent snow – not hard to crossTrail ConditionsTrail in good conditionKnocked off two 2019 hiking goals today. Last Fall I set a goal to hike Bear Mountain, the highest peak in Connecticut, in the Winter. I had previously hiked it […] Read More →
Winter Greylock
By Jshandra Peak Summited2019 Mount GreylockType of HikeDay hikeTrailheadBellows PipeRoad ConditionsRoad suitable for all vehiclesBug StatusNo bugsSnow ConditionsTrail snow-covered at times – Gear and expertise recommendedTrail ConditionsMinor obstacles posing few problemsAdditional Informationhttps://www.instagram.com/p/BtrktKZBcSM/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=123g2bi910s67Ice and snow covered all the way to the summit. Microspikes highly recommended. Hiking poles would help as well, especially for the descent . Users who […] Read More →
