“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” Jack Kerouac
Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Time: Let’s leave Lower Village by 8:30am . Begin hike at 10am.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.9 – 3.7 miles depending on route
Elevation Gain: 1,148 feet
UPDATE:
On July 2nd, a group of us hiked to the top of Mount Major in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Hiking group included: my brothers Sean & Brendan Crotty, my two nephews and friends Marc & Jeff Zdunczyk.
We had done this hike once before in 2006. And both times we were blessed with amazing views of Lake Winnipesaukee from the summit.
We hiked the orange trail up and back for a total combined distance of 3.2 miles and an elevation gain of 1,148 feet. It took us 1 hour 52 minutes going up and 1 hour 15 minutes coming down. We hiked very slowly enjoying the scenery and taking frequent breaks.
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Why Mount Major?
I’ve hiked this once before with family & friends. I believe it was July of 2006 and we were lucky because we had a spectacular view from the summit for miles. The view of Lake Winnipesaukee at the top is really quite awesome. It’s a very “manageable” hike. And I’m hoping my 2 younger nephews will want to join us. Last summer they easily did Mount Agamenticus in York, Maine so I’m thinking this is the perfect next mountain they should try.
In case the full version is too long for you :-), here’s the 60-second Instagram version:
We’ll take one of two routes: either the Mount Major and Brook Trail Loop which is 3.7 miles or the Southern Loop Trail (Orange to Blue) which is a little shorter at 2.9 miles.
We’ll meet at the trailhead parking lot located at 875 Mt Major Hwy, Alton Bay, NH 03810.
It’s about a 1 hour & 20 minute drive from Lower Village, Kennebunk:
How do you do this hikes? Please share your tips and experience which i will use for me. I also like to go on hike.
Hey Stephanie – I’d be happy to talk hiking with you anytime. Give me a call at 305-333-6388. Thanks, Liam