Saturday's two-hour hike was sandwiched in between rain in the morning and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It was also a warm-up to Sunday's longer 4,000 footer.
I've said it before -- this trail rewards you with stunning views for relatively little effort. Though it only takes an hour to get to the summit, the trail is unrelentingly up-up-up the entire way. No switchbacks and no level stretches to catch your breath! A great workout!
At the summit, we enjoyed sun while we ate our lunch, and within 15 minutes, storm clouds rolled in and we could see rain in the distance. As the thunder got closer, we moved quickly to descend before the storm hit the mountain. I am always amazed as how fast the weather moves in the Whites!
3.4 miles, ~1,250' elevation gain
Summit: Mt. Pemigewasset = 2,557 feet
Route: Mount Pemigewasset Trail from the Flume Visitor Center parking area
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