Recently Submitted Hike Reports
Bluff Knob Peak Hike Report
Awesome walk. The Mountain, although not that tall in terms of peaks, is in stark contrast to the area it surrounds which is flat so the view is just spectacular.... ~Anonymous (click here to read more)
Aziscohos Mountain Hike Report
We found this a really enjoyable hike, but it is to bad that the trail isn't maintained and in better shape. The vegatation was so green with moss covering everthing it seemed! This is certainly the year for mushrooms and there were a lot around this trail. The views are really nice from the top with so many lakes and mountains around. We were disappointed that is was a hazy day and we could barely make out Mt. Washington. ... ~tlfouhar (click here to read more)
Volcán La Malinche Hike Report
Overview: La Malinche can be put into the 'moderate day hike' categroy but it is more than that. At 4,460m it is a high altitude hike that deserves some respect as you will certainly feel the effects of altitude but it is a great mountain to take in if you are in Mexico.
Base Camp: There is a 'resort' area at 3000 m (9800 ft) - "Centro Vacacional Malintzín" - which has very comfortable cabins and camping. It is an ideal location to acclimatize and start an ascent of the volcano. There is a basketball and volleyball court, two restaurants, a gift shop and several small shops with basic snacks and drinks. There is also a synthetic 400m running track nearby too!
Standard Route: When I hiked this peak with my girlfriend we stayed in the resort and set out at 8am in the morning. The access road passes the resort area and continues partway up the mountain, switchbacking most of the way. The hiking trail to the summit begins at the resort area, cutting across the road switchback... ~outlawcatcher (click here to read more)
Pleasant Mountain Hike Report
We just got off the mountain about 45 minutes ago. The way up is pretty intense. we took the trail from fire lane 54. It starts off very easy, untill you get about half way. it becomes wicked steep. The entire hike took about 1 hr, but you get some breath taking views along the way. I wouldent waste the energy going to the top, because the view is much better about half way. at the top you are staring at the back side of another mountain, and all the other mountains are almost invisible even when its sunny. the elevation is 2006 vert ft, but you only climb 1600 ft. The tower is not for the public, its a fire tower and its all boarded up. Alltogether, they would be a very nice hike for fit and expierenced hikers, and i would NOT reccommend bringing kids under 10... ~Anonymous (click here to read more)
Nasu-dake Hike Report
1. There is only one car road to Mt. Nasu. If
you go in the summer, you must go before 7am or you may spend two hours in traffic and still not get a parking spot and have to turn back.
2. Some days you get lucky. No cars. Mild weather, no wind, a little snow still on the trail (15 meter stretch) and on neighboring mountains, giving wonderful contrasts. About 700 meter elevation gain, to the top. About 300 meter gain to the "hut" and easy trail to "ushi ga kubi". This is enough for a wonderful outing and about 25 minutes from the hut, passing hissing steam vents.
I did the climb to the top and down almost to the gondola and then around to "ushi ga kubi" and down to my car. It was a lot. Waterproof hiking boots were essential and some cheap cotton gloves for holding onto the rocks and maybe snow. A thin half sleeved shirt was enough, but prepare for weather changes.
"I'm a mountain"
The first part of the "hike" is really rock stairs
for about 25 minutes through ... ~sidintokyo (click here to read more)
Burnt Meadow Mountain Hike Report
We hiked Burnt Meadow Mountain in August 2010. There are now two options. The trail branches at about 15 minutes into the hike. The right branch with blue blazes is called the North Peak trail and is the original trail with the steep climb at the very top. The left branch with yellow blazes goes all the way around the middle peak before ascending to the North peak. It's much longer - maybe twice as long - and does not have the very steep final climb. We went up the blue trail and down the yellow trail. It was a nice day and this was a very enjoyable afternoon hike with good (but not spectacular) views in most directions from the top. I would do this one again.... ~Anonymous (click here to read more)
Arethusa Falls Hike Report
Didnt realize the hike would be so long started out towards Frankenstein Cliffs. Slow upgrade in the begining then about 10 -15 minutes into the hike it got steep. It was comfortable weather and I was with my 3 sons 15 14 and 8. We took a few 10 minute catch your breath water breaks until we reached the cliffs. We were all pretty soaked with sweat so we were definitely working hard. Almost ran out of water. The trek from the cliffs to the falls was a slow decline long steep at times. Throughout the whole hike there were a couple of other falls . Arethusa falls was real nice wished it was warmer weather but stuck my feet in the FREEZING clear water anyway. BRRRR! The hike out was man made with log and stone steps and a lot of huge root would have been a good smaller family hike in and out of the falls would take about 3 hours round trip. The trail was marked with blue markers throughout. Good first hike. Liked having a soothing destination to relax at. ... ~Anonymous (click here to read more)
Maromokotro Hike Report
10 days is actually from last village/end of 4wd tracks to first village/4wd tracks. The complete traverse or ascent should need a full 12 to 13 days.
Don't underestimate this gentle looking hill like mountain. Weather is very unstable, it does rain almost everyday, fog can get really DENSE, temps drops down to -20°c during winter nights.
Views from the summit are exceptionnal with sights of west coast islands and immense wilderness all around. This trek is possibly the best I've ever done as during a traverse, you change biotopes every two days, alternating burning hills with dense humid forest, bushy plateaux, dry tropical forests, rivers, waterfalls, extreme isolation. It never gets boring with similar sceneries and everyday you encounter different environments. Rare on such a short distance.... ~madamax (click here to read more)
Mount Carleton Hike Report
There's a $7.00 admission fee at the main gate, which will give you access to the entire park. Considering the higher altitude of the region, one should be prepared for winter conditions starting early fall. Pack appropriate clothing just in case. You should also wear hiking boots or a good pair of sneakers. Please do not wear sandals, it could ruin your trip. As for water bring plenty as there's no drinkable water available on the mountain. Which bring me to the washrooms. There are some at the main gate and at the bottom of the mountain. There's also one halfway through the difficult path, but none at the top and through the easy path. There are plenty of trail markers that allow for easy navigation. The trails are pretty clean, but you'll find a piece of garbage once in a while. In the difficult path, look for this beautiful brook and waterfall along a good portion of the trail. The last section of trail before reaching the summit is breathtakingly beautiful. I particul... ~bootsandtrails (click here to read more)
Bradbury Mountain Hike Report
Bradbury Mountain has never been on my radar to hike. My Maine Atlas and Gazetteer shows it as a 200 foot elevation gain to the summit. Doesn't seem like much of a mountain to me.
But my brother's church is taking a group of kids there next week, and they wanted to explore the place first, so I tagged along; it was a good excuse to visit with Jonathan for a bit.
When you enter the park, if you park in the upper lot, the Summit Trail (the shortest and steepest trail) is right next to you, by the playground. We hiked this trail to the summit. Only took us a few minutes.
I was surprised to find out how utterly flat the horizon line was; not a single mountain in view. Not my idea of a stunning vista, but I suppose that's to be expected when you only hike for a few minutes.
We then went across the bluff trail to another scenic lookout point. and then back down. Near the bottom is a quarry, which you can get to with just a short detour.
Once we got ba... ~dtwitchell (click here to read more)
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Recently Submitted Descriptions
Black Mountain Description
The previous commenters are correct: this is an easy mountain on which to get lost. In fact, I have gotten waylaid at one point or another almost every time that I have hiked in this immediate vicinity, though of course I've always found my way back too. The "trails," such as they are, are generally unmarked so good routefinding skills are required. All the logging activity in the area also helps to conceal and confuse older trails. And I suspect that there may be a magnetic anomaly in this area because I'm very good with a map and compass and yet I have still managed to get turned around in this area. The same holds true for the "eastern" approach to nearby Speckled Mountain. ~Anonymous
Mount Lewis Cass Description
Mt. Lewis Cass is a very sharp peak about 20 miles northeast from the confluence of the North and East forks of the Bradfield River. It is designated Boundary Point 47 on the Alaska/Canada International Boundary.
It's elevation is 6,864 and the surrounding area is snowfields. Google shows a lot of snow and glaciers!
The Boundary Surveyors of 1907 took a boat from Wrangell, Alaska to Bradfield Canal. Today the saltwater moraine makes it shallow a long way out into the canal. The men used canoes to go up river 2.5 miles thru the braided river to the confluence of the North and East Forks .It is probably longer from tidewater to the forks today. They went up river, hand cutting out log jams to a bunch of rapids and made permanent camp. From there they bushwacked, roped up etc. as close to the peak as possible.
The surveyors did not reach the top of the peak that year or in 1908. A 1952 book said the peak had not been climbed by Boundary surveyors.
There are portions of the Bradfield River or sandbars that a bush pilot might be able to land. Some take canoes on the floats.
This description is written by Pat Roppel (Box 1998, Wrangell, Ak 99929) and I am an historian not a climber. I would like to know if anyone has ever reached the top of the peak. ~Anonymous
Black Mountain Description
While the summit of Black Mountain is not the highest mountain in Missouri (above sea level), Black Mountain does have the biggest increase in elevation from base to summit. At the base of Black Mountain, the St. Francis River is at about 540 feet above sea level. The summit of Black Mountain is 1,502 feet above sea level. So there is an increase of almost 1,000 feet in elevation from base to summit.
While Taum Sauk Mountain is the highest point in Missouri above sea level, Taum Sauk rises from an already elevated plain. So the rise in elevation from base to summit is only 700 feet. ~Anonymous
Kamet Description
Kamet is a 25,446 ft / 7,756 m mountain peak near Baheri, Uttar Pradesh, India. Based on peakery data, it ranks as the 2nd highest mountain in Uttar Pradesh and the 2nd highest mountain in India. The nearest peaks are Kamet, Rataban, Nilkanta, Hathi Parbat, Nilkantha, and Badrinath.. See the Kamet map, 3D fly around, and the Kamet photos to get a better sense of the mountain. ~Anonymous
Nanda Devi Description
Nanda Devi in the highest peak in the Indian Garhwal Himalaya. The mountain has two summits, the main summit at 7816m (25,643ft) and Nanda Devi East at 7434m (24,389ft). The mountain itself in surrounded by a number of peaks over 21,000ft, making it an extremely difficult mountain to access. This circle of peaks forms what is known as the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.
The first successful ascent of the main summit was by Tilman and Odell in 1936 via the south ridge. With the successful ascent, Nanda Devi became the highest mountain climbed by man until 1950 when Annapurna was climbed. In 1976, Americans James States, Lou Reichardt and John Roskelley climbed the main summit by a new route, the North Ridge. This expedition ended in tragedy when Nanda Devi Unsoeld (Willie Unsoeld's daughter who was named after the mountain) died near the main summit. A fantastic account of this expedition can be read in the book by John Roskelley, "Nanda Devi, the Tragic Expedition".
In the mid 1960's, it is reported that the CIA during an expedition put a monitoring device on the main summit to monitor nuclear activity in Tibet/China. It was supposedly lost in an avalanche. Article on this The mountain was closed by the government shortly after and then re-opened in 1974. In 1983 the area was closed for environmental reasons. The mountain remains closed to this day.
There are very few ascents of this beautiful mountain, and in time we may see the Sanctuary reopen and new attempts being made. ~Anonymous
Kanchenjunga Description
Kangchenjunga in the Himalayan Range, is the third highest mountain in the world.
Three of the five peaks (main, central, and south) are on the border of the Indian North Sikkim and Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two are completely in Taplejung District.
The huge massif of Kangchenjunga is buttressed by great ridges running roughly due east to west and north to south, forming a giant 'X'.
These ridges contain a host of peaks between 6,000 and 8,000 metres. On the east ridge in Sikkim, is Siniolchu (6,888 m/22,600 ft).
Kangchenjunga is known for its famous views from the hill station of Darjeeling. On a clear day, it presents an image not as much of a mountain but of a white wall hanging from the sky. T
he people of Sikkim revere Kangchenjunga as a sacred mountain. Permission to climb the mountain from the Indian side is rare, but sometimes allowed.
Because of its remote location in Nepal and difficult access from India, the Kangchenjunga region is not much explored by trekkers.
It has, therefore, retained much of its pristine beauty. In Sikkim too, trekking into the Kangchenjunga region has just been permitted.
The Goecha La trek is gaining popularity amongst tourists. It goes to the Goecha La Pass, located right in front of the huge southeast face of Kangchenjunga.
Another trek to Green Lake Basin has recently been opened for trekking.
This goes to the Northeast side of Kangchenjunga along the famous Zemu Glacier. ~Anonymous
Bear Mountain Description
I hiked Bear Mountain today with my wife and daughter and had a great time. It was a perfect hike for the entire family. We made it to the top in about 45 minutes at a leisurely pace. The views of Bear Pond and surrounding mountains are outstanding and we were pleasantly surprised to find the top of the mountain covered in wild blueberries. I will definitely hike this mountain again. It would be a fun climb on snowshoes this winter for sure. ~jcouturier
Mount Pisgah Description
fire tower located at top. wide easy trails. this is a hike that I would do with small children. View ok. ~Anonymous
Skagastølstind Description
Store Skagastølstind or Storen as it is often reffered to is Norway 3rd highest mountain. However for the serious mountaineer it is the most wanted summit due to its difficulity. There are no easy routes up, and all involves climbing from grade III and up. The view is spectacular and the summit itself is rather small and can get really crowded in the high season (july-september). ~Anonymous
Black Mountain Description
The cairns have been rebuilt, but the trail remains quite confusing at points. I have hiked this mountain over a dozen times, and I have always lost my way at one point or another. There seems to have been a clear trail at one time, but years of over-growth and logging have left the trail very occluded. I enjoy this mountain more than most because of its untouched quality at the top. There are good views from the south-western ledges, and there are several peaks to explore. Though it is continually logged, there are many interesting points if one is willing to venture through bogs and underbrush. I highly recommend a detailed topographical map and a compass, as there are no real trails to speak of once you reach the top. Just follow the cairns and keep your fingers crossed, it could be the most interesting hike of this summer. ~Anonymous
Jebel Chambi Description
I live at the base of the mountain and have gone there to visit. You can not get to the top due to antenna being up there and protected by the military but there are great stops along the way including Roman ruins to visit and tiny cafes to rest those weary bones. At times we can see snowcapped peaks and the storms coming over the mountain are spectacular to see. Come visit Tunisa and enjoy the wonders of beautiful Chambi, my next door neighbor! ~Anonymous
Mount Washington Description
Mount Washington, the tallest mountain in New England, is also widely considered to be the worst weather spot in the world. The weather station at the summit holds the record for measuring the worlds fastest wind speed near the surface of the earth.
People climb Washington, they drive up it, and there is also cog railway that people can ride to the summit. ~dtwitchell
Saddleback Mountain Description
Another way to accomplish both 4000 footers in a day, is the way I did it this summer. I started at saddleback ski resort climbed grey ghost (blue/intermediate ski trail) decent pitch from the get go to the top. After you ascend to the top of the ski resort and directly behind the new quad chair, there is a short trail to the AT trail and summit thats about 1 1/2 hr at a good pace. Then walk the ridge to the horn which is another 1hr. The ridge in late august is full of blueberries (yummy) Ridge has spectacular views. total hike with breaks 5 hrs. at a decent pace. This is much shorter than the 9.5 hrs it takes to hike both peaks from rte 4. Still the best way I've heard is to do a multiple day hike from rte 4 to rte 27 (which is on my next summers must do trip!) ~Anonymous
Mount Redington Description
Redington, just to the west of Sugarloaf and Spaulding, is one of Maine's less-hiked tall mountains. It just barely makes Maine's "4000-foot" list, and depending on who you ask its actual elevation is a few feet under 4000, or a few feet over. ~dtwitchell
Old Speck Description
Old Speck is at the end of the Mahoosuc Range, near Newry, Maine. It is located in Grafton Notch, and is the third tallest peak in the state of Maine. ~dtwitchell
Saddleback Mountain Description
This mountain is in what I like to refer to as the 4000 Triangle. It's like the Bermuda Triangle, only much nicer. If you draw a triangle connecting Rangeley Lake, Kingfield, and Flagstaff Lake, you've got a fairly small triangle (relatively speaking) that includes about half of Maine's 4000 foot peaks.
Saddleback has some very nice views of the lakes and mountains around, and has a very lengthy open ridge, so you have plenty of opportunity to admire the views as you hike. ~dtwitchell
Mont Ngaoui Description
this mountain is the highest in central African Republic! ~Anonymous
Grand Monadnock Description
Monadnock is known as the Most Hiked Mountain in the United States. It is also recognized as the second most hiked mountain in the world, second only to Fuji in Japan. There are nice views all around from the summit, and it's a hike enjoyed by many families. ~dtwitchell
Aziscohos Mountain Description
Aziscohos Mountain (also known as Aziscoos Mountain) is in the Rangeley area of the state, and has beautiful views of many mountains and lakes in the area - a wonderful reward for a not-too-difficult hike. ~dtwitchell
Mount Cutler Description
This is a short but rugged hike out of Hiram, Maine, that gives views both of the village of Hiram from almost directly above, and also some views of Burnt Meadow Mountain and the White Mountains to the west. ~dtwitchell
Tumbledown Mountain Description
Tumbledown is a popular hike in Weld, Maine, near Webb Lake and Mount Blue State Park. It is known for its nice pond near the summit, which is good for swimming - for those who want to brave the cold! Beautiful views abound at the summit. ~dtwitchell
Mount Chocorua Description
Mount Chocorua is in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is distant enough from other mountains that there is little to block your view in 360 degrees from the summit. This mountain is also home of the Champney Falls, a waterfall which is a popular family destination. ~dtwitchell
Ragged Mountain Description
Ragged Mountain is one of the Camden Hills, right across the road from Bald Mountain. From the summit you can see Penobscot Bay, as well as some of the other Camden Hills. There are nice views for a relatively easy hike. ~dtwitchell
Bear Mountain Description
This is a low mountain near Bear Pond in North Turner, Maine. For such a short hike, it has some very nice views at the summit (and lots of blueberry bushes). It's a popular family hike. ~dtwitchell
East Royce Mountain Description
This mountain is right at the border between Maine and New Hampshire, south of Gilead, Maine. Its summit provides nice views of mountains both in Maine and in New Hampshire. ~dtwitchell
Center Hill Description
If you are looking for an easy, easy hike for the whole family, Center Hill in Weld, Maine is the place to go. Center Hill is part of the Mount Blue State Park, and only takes a few minutes to hike. For such a short hike, the views are really quite remarkable. In fact, you can get some great views just by driving up to the parking lot, without even doing a bit of hiking! ~dtwitchell
Mount Blue Description
Mount Blue is part of the Mount Blue State Park. It overlooks Webb Lake, and can be seen from the state park beach on the other side of the lake. From the summit of Mount Blue you can also see Tumbledown, Little Jackson, Big Jackson, and Blueberry Mountain. The summit plateau itself has no views, but there are at least three ledges which are easily accessible from the summit, which provide nice views. ~dtwitchell
Damavand Description
Mount Damavand 5671m , is a silent volcano located in Alborz Range in north of Iran . It looks like Fujiyama in Japan but much greater . There has been no eruption of Volcano Damavand in historical times and records so it is regarded as extinct silent volcano. There are some hot springs on its lower slopes like Larijan village . At the summit there is a crater about 150-200 meters across , with a lot of yellow sulfurous rocks and pumice stones. Snow covers the crater and upper slopes in winter, spring and autumn . In fact it is the not only the highest peak in Iran , but also the highest in Middle East and the highest if you travel from Europe eastward to Iran .
Best place to get info for climbing Mount Damavand
http://damavandmt.blogspot.com/
Best Climbing Time: 10 June To 20 August
Best Climbing Side: South face
Best Climbing Program: 2 days climb
Best Start point: Polour ,a small village at the south side of the mount Damavand
Status: not active
Latitude: 35° 57' 19" N
Longitude: 52° 06' 36" E
Most Recent Eruption: None on record mount
Nearest International Airport: IKA Airport Teheran, Iran ~Solard
Burnt Meadow Mountain Description
This mountain is located in south western Maine, in Brownfield, near Denmark and Sweden. It's not a very tall mountain, but there are a few nice views along the way. ~dtwitchell
Champara Description
Attempted an ascent of Champara in July 2006. As far as we could tell, it had not been climbed since the early 1900s, and we could find no route maps or even any pictures of it. We took a taxi from caraz to the small town of Mirasanta, at the base of the the valley at the north end of the mtn. We were apparently the first gringos to venture that far north in the corillero blanco, as we were ogled by the entire town during our stay there, where we pitched our tents in their soccer field. The town seems to be dependant on arichoke farming. It was somewhat difficult to communicate with them, as they spoke mostly Quechua. It was a long, 2 day hike up the valley, with the aid of two porters we hired from the village. Unfortunately, after hiking all the way up the valley to the base of the glacier, we could not find a safe route up the steep rock/ice wall, and were forced to turn around. I would love to send pictures and any advice to anyone who'd like to make an attempt at the mountain, especially if they'd share how they attained the peak!
hartmoss82@yahoo.com ~Anonymous
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