Carter Dome trl, Carter-Moriah trl & Nineteen Mile brook
An amazing chapter in my own mountain quest saga has finally come to an end. With Carter Dome under my boots I have completed the officially recognized AMC 4,000 footer club list and plan to apply for membership very soon. Four years ago I started this journey; planned on finishing the 4k list before I was 30 (32 as of this writing so better late then never). Back then I thought of the 48 as a lifetime achievement, since then I've realized its more about the journey then the destination.
Mt Hight has very nice views. The Carter Dome trail had a very easy ascent until you turn off for Mt Hight, so you certainly earn the breathtaking vista of the Presidentials. A very sharp contrast as the spur trail for Hight is practically a wall, no switchbacks just pure business.We were able pick out Carrigain, Bondcliff, and Franconia Ridge off in the distance with a weird view of Chocorua also.
I have to return for that boulder field. Folks call it "The Ramparts" or something, we just didn't have the time. The hut is only $40 in the winter so I'm thinking it might be appropriate. We found a legal camping spot off 19 mile brook and a short walk out on Sunday morning. Great finish to an epic journey.
I'm taking a break for a while, I feel I may have earned it. I'm looking at the New England 67, the 100 Highest and possibly some Adirondack hikes in the next few years. I think my ultimate goals are just to stay healthy and be ready for big bucket list stuff like a trip to Scotland or Machu Piccu etc..
The mountains will call again and I will answer
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