Jefferson via Gray Knob

​About the event:

Hike Location: Lowes Garage, Randolph, NH

Cost: See ticket options

Type: Overnight Backpacking

Children: youth age 14-17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian

Note: If you do not need hostel lodging Friday night, let me know and I'll refund you

You should have:

• Signed Participant Waiver
• Map of Presidential Range - Note: you need this map or similar, otherwise you will need to buy one for $10
• Permission slip for those under 18
• Driving directions to Notch Hostel
• Driving directions to Lowes Garage
• Talent release form (for anyone who hasn’t completed one)
• You also need typical winter backpacking gear and the items specifically mentioned below

Note: you do not need a tent, but you need cooking gear (including stove) for this trip​

​You should be familiar with:

• The Essentials for Safe Hiking
• HikeSafe Web Site
• Leave No Trace (LNT) - Seven Principles

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Note: All times approximate, itinerary subject to change.

​Note: There is limited heat in Gray Knob.

Thursday Night

• We will stay at the Notch Hostel in N Woodstock
• Expect to arrive before 9pm (end of check-in)
• We may go out for something to eat after checking in (optional)

Friday Morning

• 6:30am @ Lowes Garage (GPS: 44.302171, -71.220856)
• Trails: Lowes Path
• Distance: ~3.3 miles
• Elevation Gain: ~3,000’
• High Point: 4,375' (Gray Knob)
• Hiking Time: 3½ hours

​Friday Afternoon (optional)

• We may attempt Adams, and/or explore the area
• 12:30pm @ Gray Knob
• Trails: Lowes Path
• Distance: ~3 miles (or more)
• Elevation Gain: ~1,400'
• High Point: 5,799’ (Mt Adams)
• Hiking Time: 2½ hours

​Saturday Morning

• 7am @ Gray Knob
• Trails: Gray Knob, Randolph Path, Gulfside, Jefferson Loop
• Distance: ~5.2 miles (or more)
• Elevation Gain: ~1,400'
• High Point: 5,716' (Mt Jefferson)
• Hiking Time: 3½ hours

Saturday Afternoon

• noon (or later) @ Gray Knob
• Trails: Lowes Path
• Distance: ~3.3 miles
• Elevation Gain: N/A
• High Point: N/A
• Hiking Time: 2 hours

​Equipment:

• Typical winter hiking gear, including:
• Snowshoes
• Traction (crampons)
• 0°F (a 10-15F may work) sleeping bag
• You will need to bring one breakfast and dinner and two lunches

• Great gear list reference on AMC website
• Another winter list co-created by MWOBS & EMS
• Another list on SectionHiker.com

Remember: we're only really backpacking the 3.3 miles to Gray Knob and back. All the other hikes will be 'day' hikes, but under winter conditions.

​* Microspikes are not recommended for this trip. If you arrive and conditions warrant crampons, then you will not be able to participate and not receive any refund.