Shift Hike Mount Equinox - Sat Nov. 19th

[GD3Skier]

Update* If some people wanna drive up the auto road instead of hiking that’s cool too. Its $12 bucks info here:
http://www.equinoxmountain.com/skylinedrive_rates.php

Prolly not gonna be a lot of interest in this but I thought I’d throw it out there.

This Saturday I’m gonna hike Mount Equinox in Manchester VT with my dog. Figured Id see if anyone wants to trek along. I figure we could meet Saturday morning somewhere local. I was thinking park and ride since most know where that is. Leave there around 8-830 and cruise up to Manchester. Its about an hour and a half drive I’d say.

About the hike:
Its about 3 miles each way and almost 3000’ of vertical. Fairly steep but not too technical. Bring plenty of water and some snacks. I figure it could be one of the last niceish weekends to get outside left. Pace will be relaxed anyone is welcome.

Here’s a map we would hike the blue trail:

Post up if you’re interested in attending.

[Johawk]

Bull shit! we are going to the lookout rock!

[GD3Skier]

Free handies on lookout rock for all who come!

Actually lookout rock is where all the good views are, the summit has a radio tower and that’s about it.

[KillerBlackbird]

Can I pay the $8 and drive to the summit?

[PJB]

I remember my parents driving to the top when I was a kid and roasting the brakes in the Voyager.

[GD3Skier]

@KillerBlackbird"

Can I pay the $8 and drive to the summit?

Go for it haha! I’m hikin though at the risk of sounding like a sap,
I can’t deprive her of her hike:

[Singh1]

I’de be all about this if it had more to do with MOTORS and shit that ruined the enviroment more.

Hiking is a big no no, im gonna fall over if i walk more than 22 feet at once in an upward incline.

[GD3Skier]

Like KBB said there’s a road you can burn all kinds of gas chuggin up it, then burn some brake pads on the ride down.

[Singh1]

:ponder

[KillerBlackbird]

My transmission temp gauge was one click from being in the red on the way up, about 85* outside at the time. Lets see how many trannys we can cook.

[GD3Skier]

My car did pretty good when I drove up Mt washington but it was in the 50s. Can a mod change the title to “Shift hike/drive if you wanna be a bum - Mount Equinox Sat. Nov. 19th”?

[GD3Skier]

Edited the OP to reflect the lazy mans option.

[GD3Skier]

Anyone feel like going?

[Alpine]

61 on Sunday. I plan to hike then.

Saturday is a no go, I have so much SHIT to do before the break.

[KillerBlackbird]

I actually have the day off but I already have plans, otherwise I would go.

[GD3Skier]

Was a nice hike, cool temps kept me comfortable while climbing. Saw a little bit of snow higher up. Crappy cell phone shots.

[Singh1]

hey looks like it really fucking sucked, but if thats the kinda shit you’re into (hiking cold as fuck) thats cool !

I wanna say “wish i went” but im def glad I didnt. LOL

im just kidding, kinda

[KillerBlackbird]

Judging by the last shot it’s the optimal time to go, it was hazy as fuck when I went up. Anyone else end up going up with you?

[GD3Skier]

Nah just me, kinda figured as much lol. It was perfect hiking temps, I was able to not sweat which is a plus in my book.

[Alpine]

Nice shots, Equinox seems like a nice day hike. I trudged up Hadley today. The weather was perfect temperature-wise, but it did get pretty cloudy and windy once we got towards the top.

[Sacandaga]