# Shift Hike Mount Equinox - Sat Nov. 19th **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 15, 2011, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337 "2011-11-15T07:22:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/1 "2011-11-15T07:22:14Z")
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](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: ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/mapnewbig.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/mapnewbig.jpg) Post up if you’re interested in attending. ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/2 "2011-11-15T07:30:40Z")
Bull shit! we are going to the lookout rock! ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/3 "2011-11-15T07:36:49Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/4 "2011-11-15T17:11:16Z")
Can I pay the $8 and drive to the summit? ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/5 "2011-11-15T19:14:51Z")
I remember my parents driving to the top when I was a kid and roasting the brakes in the Voyager. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/6 "2011-11-15T20:00:14Z")
> [@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: ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_0986.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/1/5/15b57744fc62bdfe6175b2ab4451bfe625848de0.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/7 "2011-11-15T20:06:43Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/8 "2011-11-15T20:09:43Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/9 "2011-11-15T20:13:51Z")
:ponder ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2011, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/10 "2011-11-16T09:58:29Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2011, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/11 "2011-11-16T11:19:28Z")
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”? ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/12 "2011-11-17T09:14:11Z")
Edited the OP to reflect the lazy mans option. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2011, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/13 "2011-11-18T12:03:54Z")
Anyone feel like going? ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2011, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/14 "2011-11-18T13:08:11Z")
61 on Sunday. I plan to hike then. Saturday is a no go, I have so much SHIT to do before the break. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2011, 2:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/15 "2011-11-18T14:08:18Z")
I actually have the day off but I already have plans, otherwise I would go. ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2011, 2:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/16 "2011-11-19T14:54:14Z")
Was a nice hike, cool temps kept me comfortable while climbing. Saw a little bit of snow higher up. Crappy cell phone shots. ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_112935.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_112935.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_113420.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_113420.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_122814.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_122814.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_124756.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_124756.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_124415.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_124415.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_123539.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_123539.jpg) ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_132155.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b28/skierdood/IMG_20111119_132155.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2011, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/17 "2011-11-19T15:54:35Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2011, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/18 "2011-11-19T22:35:31Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![GD3Skier](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gd3skier/32/6400_2.png) [@GD3Skier](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GD3Skier)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2011, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/19 "2011-11-20T06:18:04Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2011, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337/20 "2011-11-20T17:58:29Z")
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. ![http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6233/6373476365_a3b01c997d_z.jpg](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6233/6373476365_a3b01c997d_z.jpg) ![http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/6373496289_e9e56f34f0_z.jpg](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6214/6373496289_e9e56f34f0_z.jpg) [Sacandaga] ![http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6373516243_50c0d304c9_z.jpg](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6211/6373516243_50c0d304c9_z.jpg) ![http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6373519111_639828fc59_z.jpg](http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6373519111_639828fc59_z.jpg) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shift-hike-mount-equinox-sat-nov-19th/261337.md?page=2)