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Weekend hike up Mount Washingtonby Mike C.

Map | Itinerary | Packing List

Map

Itinerary

Day 1 - Friday, Jul 29

Drive from Charlestown to White Birches Camping Park

White Birches Camping Park

Day 2 - Saturday, Jul 30

Hike Mount Washington

Mt Washington

Day 3 - Sunday, Jul 31

White Birches Camping Park

Eastern Mountain Sports

Drive from North Conway to Charlestown

Packing List

Hiking

  • Backpack
    get one with a hydration pack
  • Backpack Rain Cover
  • Binoculars
  • Bug Spray
  • Cash / Credit Card
    Mt. Washington has a store at the top.
  • Hiking Poles
  • Snacks
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Trail Map
    buy at the visitors center

Food

  • Bottled Water
    or hydration pack
  • Gum
  • High-Calorie Snacks
  • Lunch

Electronics

  • Camera
  • Iphone & Headphones

Clothing (General)

  • Dry-Fit Shirt
  • Hiking Shoes Or Boots
  • Hiking Shorts Or Pants
  • Hiking Socks

Safety

  • Emergency Contact Info
  • First-Aid Kit
    Remember ibuprofen - knees will hurt on the way down.

Clothing (Outerwear)

  • Gloves
  • Rain Coat
  • Rain Pants