HOST: Heidi Lewis | New Hampshire Ambassador

ACTIVITY: Hiking

LOCATION: Strafford, NH

SUGGESTED LGBT OUTDOORS DONATION: $10

ACTIVITY FEE(S): Free

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: August 30, 2024

MINORS ALLOWED: Yes

DOGS ALLOWED: Yes

Limit: 12

Join us as we hike one of my favorite local hikes on Parker Mountain in Strafford.

Although there are a few lookouts on the way up, the summit of Parker Mountain isn’t much to see except a huge cairn. The real beauty of the hike is the view overlooking Bow Lake from the ledges about a mile beyond the summit. Fortunately, there isn’t a lot of elevation change from the summit to the ledges. A good portion of the elevation gain happens within the first 30 minutes of the hike, which is the most challenging part.

You’ll get the hard work out of the way and then be able to kick back and enjoy the scenery! We will take this hike slowly with plenty of water and rest breaks including a longer stop at the ledges for lunch.

This is a good beginner hike with 3.6 total miles and an elevation gain of 623 ft.

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