All About Mt. Major

abay · 05-19-2004, 10:28 AM

As was mentioned already, there are two trails available from the Rte. 11 trailhead. The left at the fork (about 2/3 of the way up) is the more difficult, yet more scenic and popular. The difficulty is primarily due to a somewhat steep rock scramble near the summit. Taking a right at the fork results in a much more gradual climb.

My kids would hike with me from about age 4 and up. We went so often that they knew the route better than most. Would always beat me to the top.

I like to make it into a circular hike, returning on the easier route, even though it is slightly longer. (Downhill is always the more difficult on the knees).

Regardless, make sure you have appropriate footwear. Ankle support is needed, and the rocks at the top can be very slippery.

BroadHopper · 10-12-2004, 07:46 AM

There is a cool website that has a list of trails for kids. www.geocaching.com It will turn a trail into a treasure hunt. If you have a GPS you can download the quadrients. The site teaches the kids how to use a GPS as well as get them interested in hiking.

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10-12-2004, 07:46 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,618 Thanks: 3,247 Thanked 1,116 Times in 802 Posts	Got Kids? There is a cool website that has a list of trails for kids. www.geocaching.com It will turn a trail into a treasure hunt. If you have a GPS you can download the quadrients. The site teaches the kids how to use a GPS as well as get them interested in hiking.

05-19-2004, 10:28 AM	#1
abay Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As was mentioned already, there are two trails available from the Rte. 11 trailhead. The left at the fork (about 2/3 of the way up) is the more difficult, yet more scenic and popular. The difficulty is primarily due to a somewhat steep rock scramble near the summit. Taking a right at the fork results in a much more gradual climb. My kids would hike with me from about age 4 and up. We went so often that they knew the route better than most. Would always beat me to the top. I like to make it into a circular hike, returning on the easier route, even though it is slightly longer. (Downhill is always the more difficult on the knees). Regardless, make sure you have appropriate footwear. Ankle support is needed, and the rocks at the top can be very slippery.