No. Pack Monadnock-Ted's Trail, Carolyn's Trail, Cliff Trail (Beginner Level 3)

Total Distance:5.9 Miles Elevation Gain:1350' Difficulty Level:Moderate Amount of time:4 1/2 Hours Hike Description: North Pack Monadnock (2276') is located in Peterborough and Greenfield at the end of the Wapack Trail. We will be hiking up Ted's Trail which passes through forests of red pine and by some small waterfalls. We will then join the Cliff Trail and hike to an open area which offers a 180-degree panorama-the best view on the mountain. From there we will climb to the summit of North Pack. We will take a break at the summit to enjoy the views, and then decend via Carolyn's Trail, an easier grade for the decent, which passes through a beautiful spruce forest. Addl'l information about this hike can be found at http://www.hikenewengland.com/PackMonadnock071103.html Please be prepared for winter conditions with appropriate layers and traction devices. Carpool Info: Meet at the Exit 2 Park & Ride off of Rt. 93, 8:am DirectionsFrom the East: Take Rt. 101 over the top of Temple Mountain. Pass the entrance to Miller State Park and bear right onto E. Mountain Road for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Sand Hill Road and follow for approx. 2.2 miles (Sand Hill Road becomes Old Mountain Road at the Greenfield Town line). The signed trailhead and small pullout are both located on the right side of the road. DisclaimerAs a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com; the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.