This is hike #4 ("Squam Mountains") in the Central and Southern New Hampshire section of the book
New Hampshire Hiking (First Edition).
This was the fifth of six hikes we did over four days in New Hampshire the week of June 9. This terrific hike wasn't as tricky as Mt. Cardigan, but tougher than the Welch Dickey hike. We chose the toughest path up and down, over and through the boulder jumbles. The path up Mt. Morgan is rated a Class 3, and the path down Mt. Percival a Class 2. Those afraid of hikes should take the easier Class 1 paths. Those willing to chance it are in for a delightful time. (Click on the thumbnail to bring up a bigger image in a pop-up window)
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Excited at the trailhead |
Giant blow down |
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Ladders mark the tricky part |
You must ascend ... |
... three ladders |
Dan at the top of the ladder [Photo by Laura] |
To get to a cave |
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Onto a bare ridge |
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And then do a tricky ascent |
Climbing with feet ... |
... and hands |
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View of Squam Lake |
A break [Photo by Laura] |
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On peak of Mt. Morgan |
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The gorgeous Squam Lake |
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White Mountains to the north |
Moose poop |
Inspirations: ages 80, 64, at least 75 |
Squam lake from Mt. Percival summit |
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Beginning ... |
... the descent to the ... |
Percival boulder caves |
Very tricky footing |
Freeze! [Photo by Laura] |
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Very tight squeeze |
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The boulder cave |
Inside the cave [Photo by Laura] |
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The boulders give birth ... |
... to Laura! |
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Garter snake |
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Dragon fly |
Open field on Morse trail |
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