Hiking the Belknaps

jrc · 09-11-2012, 06:10 AM

Has anyone hiked the Belknaps, from say Belknap Mountain to Mount Major? My web research shows Dave Roberts made a trail map, it's about 11 miles. I also saw this:

http://www.hikenewengland.com/Belknap080719.html

Any personal experience?

mcdude · 09-11-2012, 07:32 AM

DRH has chronicled the adventures of the "Over the Hill Hikers" complete with maps and photos. Perhaps he'll chime in!
http://echoshores.com/Hikes/index.html

Photo by Dave Roberts

Slickcraft · 09-11-2012, 07:15 PM

Some info here; Dave in a member of the BRCC:
http://belknaprange.org/

Maps available at Gilford and maybe Alton library. I have hiked most of the range but not as a all at once through hike. Highly recommended.

magicrobotmonkey · 09-11-2012, 08:15 PM

Couple years ago we did Major to Belknap. Got the map at the Laconia Public Library for something like 25 cents. It was a fun hike, if a bit of a slog with a 4 month old strapped on my chest...

BroadHopper · 09-11-2012, 09:12 PM

From Red Hill to Copple Crown. Next step is the Ossipees. Does anyone know if there are any trail maps?

mcdude · 09-12-2012, 06:41 AM

MAPS AND BOOKS
You will absolutely need a good trail map to find and navigate the many and often confusing trails in the Belknap Range.
Also, many of the mountains have local names that are not shown on USGS topographic maps. The very best maps
were created by Dave Roberts and can be obtained from:
Gilford Public Library 524-6042
They generally have a good supply of maps available for a modest fee (to cover the cost of printing).
Gilman Library in Alton 875-2550
They have a master map that you can photocopy
In the book “Stepping Stones Across New Hampshire” by Jay Long with maps by Dave Roberts
An outstanding book about the geology of the Belknap Range with excellent Dave Roberts trail map
Can be ordered from: Enfield Publishing 632-7377 www.enfieldbooks.com
As of January 2006 this book’s price was $19.95 plus $4.00 shipping
Also available for loan from the Gilford or Wolfeboro library

There are several other books that offer good descriptions of many of the trails although the maps are poor or non-existent.
They can be purchased at outdoor stores like EMS and some are available for loan from the Gilford library.

“Discover Southern New Hampshire” by Monkman. AMC books
“AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide”
“50 Hikes in the White Mountains 6^th edition” by Doan. Backcountry Guides
“Hiking New Hampshire 2^nd edition” by Pletcher. Falcon Guide
“Hikers Guide to the Mountains of New Hampshire 2^nd edition” by Gange. Huntington Graphics

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Hiking Map available at Hidden Valley Scout Camp

09-11-2012, 06:10 AM	#1
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Hiking the Belknaps Has anyone hiked the Belknaps, from say Belknap Mountain to Mount Major? My web research shows Dave Roberts made a trail map, it's about 11 miles. I also saw this: http://www.hikenewengland.com/Belknap080719.html Any personal experience?

09-11-2012, 09:12 PM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,562 Thanks: 3,180 Thanked 1,098 Times in 791 Posts	Hiked every 'hill' From Red Hill to Copple Crown. Next step is the Ossipees. Does anyone know if there are any trail maps? __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-11-2012, 07:32 AM	#2
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,054 Times in 494 Posts	DRH has chronicled the adventures of the "Over the Hill Hikers" complete with maps and photos. Perhaps he'll chime in! http://echoshores.com/Hikes/index.html Photo by Dave Roberts

09-11-2012, 07:15 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 1,213 Thanked 2,052 Times in 942 Posts	Some info here; Dave in a member of the BRCC: http://belknaprange.org/ Maps available at Gilford and maybe Alton library. I have hiked most of the range but not as a all at once through hike. Highly recommended.

09-11-2012, 08:15 PM	#4
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 41 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Couple years ago we did Major to Belknap. Got the map at the Laconia Public Library for something like 25 cents. It was a fun hike, if a bit of a slog with a 4 month old strapped on my chest...

09-12-2012, 06:41 AM	#6
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,054 Times in 494 Posts	MAPS AND BOOKS You will absolutely need a good trail map to find and navigate the many and often confusing trails in the Belknap Range. Also, many of the mountains have local names that are not shown on USGS topographic maps. The very best maps were created by Dave Roberts and can be obtained from: Gilford Public Library 524-6042 They generally have a good supply of maps available for a modest fee (to cover the cost of printing). Gilman Library in Alton 875-2550 They have a master map that you can photocopy In the book “Stepping Stones Across New Hampshire” by Jay Long with maps by Dave Roberts An outstanding book about the geology of the Belknap Range with excellent Dave Roberts trail map Can be ordered from: Enfield Publishing 632-7377 www.enfieldbooks.com As of January 2006 this book’s price was $19.95 plus $4.00 shipping Also available for loan from the Gilford or Wolfeboro library There are several other books that offer good descriptions of many of the trails although the maps are poor or non-existent. They can be purchased at outdoor stores like EMS and some are available for loan from the Gilford library. “Discover Southern New Hampshire” by Monkman. AMC books “AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide” “50 Hikes in the White Mountains 6^th edition” by Doan. Backcountry Guides “Hiking New Hampshire 2^nd edition” by Pletcher. Falcon Guide “Hikers Guide to the Mountains of New Hampshire 2^nd edition” by Gange. Huntington Graphics ____________________________________ Hiking Map available at Hidden Valley Scout Camp

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