Rose Mountain Winter Hike – Canceled

Winter hikes are a great way to enjoy the natural world from a fresh perspective – all while getting some sunlight and exercise! Join PLC trip leaders Mike Boyko and Ben Haubrich on a winter hike/snowshoe to the summit of Rose Mountain in Lyndeborough. The hike will be moderately strenuous, with a total distance of 4 1/4 miles and total elevation gain of about 800 feet.  The most strenuous climbing is at the beginning, as we start off gaining about 450’ in elevation over ¾ mi. of walking. If you like using hiking poles on steeper sections, bring them. After that, the hike is easier walking over mostly rolling terrain or gradual downhills.  

Difficulty Level:  Moderately Strenuous with stretches of steep elevation gains and potentially dangerous winter trail conditions. This is a challenging hike and all participants must be prepared for the physical challenges of hiking in low temps, changeable weather and icy/snowy trail conditions – both for your own safety and the safety of the group. NH Fish & Game has gear lists and resources available for safe hiking in New Hampshire.

Mileage: 4.25 miles

Elevation: About 800 feet

Duration: About 4 hours at a moderate pace

What to Wear/Bring: 

• Dress for the weather
• A pack with extra layer, extra gloves or mittens
• Water bottle or thermos and a snack
• Snowshoes.
• Sturdy boots and “micro-spikes” or other traction for icy conditions.
• If you own spikes bring them along with your snowshoes so you have the choice.

Cost: This event is free to attend. However – there is a registration cap, so if you register and your plans change please notify us immediately so that we can open up a spot for others.

Cancellation Plan: We will monitor weather closely, and if any changes or cancellations are made you will be contacted by email on Friday January 27th with information and any next steps.

Parking:  Trailhead parking is along Mountain Road and limited, so PLEASE carpool if you can.

Directions:  From New Boston and Points North:  Take Route 13 South to Lyndeborough Road (1.1 miles south of New Boston Center); Turn right onto Lyndeborough Road.  Go 2.7 miles on Lyndeborough Rd. to four way intersection with 2^nd New Hampshire Turnpike.  Turn right onto 2^nd NH Turnpike, the go 0.8 miles to junction with New Road.  Turn left onto New Road, go 0.5 miles to junction with Mountain Road.  Turn right onto Mountain Road (which goes dirt), go 3.4 miles on Mountain Rd. to trailhead (along the way you will pass Proctor Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., Nichols Rd., Osgood Rd., Greenfield Rd. and French Rd.). 

From Mont Vernon and Points South:  Take Route 13 to Mount Vernon, bear left onto Francestown Turnpike.  Go 4.9 miles on Francestown Turnpike, which becomes 2^nd NH Turnpike, to junction with New Road.  Turn left onto New Road, go 0.5 miles to junction with Mountain Road.  Turn right onto Mountain Road (which goes dirt), go 3.4 miles on Mountain Rd. to trailhead (along the way you will pass Proctor Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., Nichols Rd., Osgood Rd., Greenfield Rd. and French Rd.). 

From Francestown and Points North:  from Francestown center, take 2nd NH Turnpike towards Lyndeborough 4.3 miles to miles to junction with New Road.  Turn right onto New Road, go 0.5 miles to junction with Mountain Road.  Turn right onto Mountain Road (which goes dirt), go 3.4 miles on Mountain Rd. to trailhead (along the way you will pass Proctor Rd., Schoolhouse Rd., Nichols Rd., Osgood Rd., Greenfield Rd. and French Rd.). 

From Lyndeborough and Points South:  from South Lyndeborough Village Store on Rt. 31, take Route 31 North 0.5 miles to junction of Center Road.  Turn right on Center Road, go 2.5 miles to junction of Mountain Road (along the way you will pass Fredette Drive, Winn Rd., Pinnacle Rd., Emery Rd. and Herrick Rd.).  Turn left on Mountain Road, then go 2.0 miles to trailhead (along way you will pass Crooked S. Rd., Mason Rd., Richardson Rd., Ridge Rd. and Cummings Rd.).  

Piscataquog Land Conservancy (PLC) offers events to allow people to connect with our environment. Individuals participating are responsible for their own safety, and for knowing and respecting their own physical capabilities and limitations. Your event registration indicates that: you assume responsibility for yourself and any guests accompanying you, you agree to follow the instructions of the Trip Leader in order to minimize risk, you understand that the Trip Leader and/or any PLC staff present are not necessarily trained in wilderness rescue, first aid, or emergency medicine, and are present only to provide cohesion to the group.

Dog Policy: Except for service dogs, dogs are not allowed at PLC sponsored events. Some of our outings include environments or activities not suitable for dogs. We also strive to make our outings inclusive to all people. Many people – landowners, trip leaders, and participants – might be uncomfortable with dogs. There is also a concern for a dog-on-dog conflict. Thank you for understanding.