I went from couch to hiking this trail. I went up starting at 9 AM and didn’t get back down until 11 PM. I was so sore afterwards I couldn’t even step off a street curb for a week straight 😂. My shoulders were bruised from carrying the backpack for so long. Should have packed lighter. Glad I packed a flashlight for the last stretch though as I would have been stranded on the mountain without it since it was pitch black. I thought I was going to be down a lot earlier. It was all worth it in hindsight though and you get a great sense of accomplishment!
@@FinerBub yeah! Only thing pressing me forward towards the end is not wanting to be stuck on the mountain for the night. My legs were killing me and I stumbled and fell twice towards the end.
Love the video! Brought back so many memories of my trip up the exact route you took. Mine was in 1972 and I was 15 years old! Something you never forget!
I was planning to hike this trail, however, after watching this video, I realized that it is too challenging and decided just to drive the to top. thanks, great video.
I went from couch to hiking this trail. I went up starting at 9 AM and didn’t get back down until 11 PM. I was so sore afterwards I couldn’t even step off a street curb for a week straight 😂. My shoulders were bruised from carrying the backpack for so long. Should have packed lighter. Glad I packed a flashlight for the last stretch though as I would have been stranded on the mountain without it since it was pitch black. I thought I was going to be down a lot earlier. It was all worth it in hindsight though and you get a great sense of accomplishment!
A great hike. We do 10 days up there every August. Hike all the white Mountains We don’t use backpacks. We use fishing vests. They distribute the weight better. We both have LL Bean nice top of the line fishing vest. You can carry more with even distribution.
About a month ago I attempted this hike, but had nearly 40 lbs of weight on my back while holding the leashes for my 8lb Shih Tzu and 18 lb terrier. I had a tent and food for several days because I planned on camping overnight, but made the mistake of not bringing a water filter and started to run out of water about a mile before the summit. Had to turn back, but I’ll be back up there with my dogs again sometime this year! Thanks for the video.
if u were that close 2 the summit y turn back?it would have been the best choice 2 keep going as u were much closer 2 water and stuff than turning around.easy 4 me 2 say tho as ive never hiked it.only done cannon mnt in about 2hrs.and i think u would b smarter 2 leave the dogs behind just sayin.
done this trail 2 times, its so fun. was just there last month but did lions head this time, that was a more challenging hike. love hiking here but i do day trips there and its 10 hours round trip from CT.
My friends and I just hiked this the other day and we felt the same way about the top 🙃 Was really hard to enjoy the summit amidst all the tourist chaos, and it felt very overwhelming/rushed. Didnt get to soak it all in... It was a fun (yet challenging) hike overall though. We went up Lions Head though and had a blast scrambling over those giant rocks! Probably my favorite part of the hike! Oh, we also hiked on a Tuesday and the trail itself was super bare, pretty much had it all to ourselves which was nice. 😁 Great video, thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for your video. Been there , done that.(all the trails, except AT trails, Even climbed Huntingdon Ravines) It was the best Mountain, Until I hike the mt. Katahdin,Maine. and Half Dome ,Yosemite. But Still Is The Second Best Mountain at East Coast, Right after Mt Katahdin.
I agree. I’ve been atop both more than a half dozen times each and the Katahdin experience is better if for no other reason than it being less commercial and crowded. I do think that Huntington is more difficult than any of the Katahdin trails and maybe the Great Gulf head wall also.
I’m planning on trying this hike this summer as I’m just getting into hiking. You made a very nice detailed and informative video and makes me more excited!
I'd like to hike up to the Lakes of the Clouds. I've seen some outstanding and gorgeous photos from Mt Lafayette and Franconia Ridge trail loop as well. I have to drive to NH. I'm from NY. I need to join a hiking group since it'll be my first time in NH.
Yeah it is beautiful up there. The Lincoln Lafayette loop is a great day hike. If you can't find a group to go with, try driving up on a weekend in the summertime and hiking it during daylight hours. It will feel more crowded but there will be enough other people around you on the trails to feel confident that you won't get lost. Most people are more than happy to give advice or directions if you ask politely. However I do agree that it is always safer to hike with at least one other person, but who knows, you may end up making a friend or two on the trail. The AMC Highland Center and Pinkham Notch Visitors center are also good places to meet fellow hikers. Good luck!
Great video, I down hiked this trail today after summitting Washington this morning. We did lions head the Tuckermans …. my teenage daughter and I did the southern end of the presi traverse and stayed at lake of the clouds last night. So we hiked it on weekdays and there were hardly any people out. I also hiked it with minimal water knowing we had sources just as you described. No a@@holes thankfully, I think they only come out on weekends … thanks for the content and I’m a new subscriber.
Hey thanks man welcome to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like you had an awesome time! I’ve gotta get back out there sometime and hike it on a quiet day. Thanks for sharing your experience! Great comment
We summited a few days ago up the Cog Railway access road, but we ran out of time and had to take the train down. I’ve been snowboarding a lot on Tuckerman Ravine, we’re gonna go summit there in a few weeks instead and start much earlier.
Hiked this in the fall of 2020. There was no one there and it was exhausting. What a journey! Great video and I hope you and the crew had fun! Also... I thought the top of the bowl was the top of the mountain at the time... that last part over the razor sharp rocks was rough!
@@FinerBub very welcome! Just subbed 👍, I did a video on My Washington as well, I didn't get the good views so it was good to see what it actually looks like at the top 🤣
Were those bagpipes you had on your back ? Damn you could have droned out that person playing music by going into a rendition of James Brown's " Papa gotta brand new bag... 😅
I took a cog train last year to the summit, and while the train was moving, I saw two hikers with their bluetooth speaker hanging and blasting trash music which all of us in the train can hear it. I would be seriously pissed if I was hiking and have to deal with them.
I hiked that baby when I was thirty years old and at thirty three. We hiked the auto road down after we made summit the second time. We could barely walk after. Absolutely beautiful up there and great video. The idiot playing their music would have infuriated me.
Excellent video. Your multiple comments about radio was very funny. I totally get it. Btw, did you use Lion head descend ? Thank you for a great learning video. Heading out in End of August to do this hike.
Thanks I really appreciate that! And glad you found it helpful! We didn’t do lions head, just went back down tuckermans, but it’s a super popular route that I’d love to check out at some point. Thanks again for the kind words ✌️
The time was my question. I survived the sixties twice and this is on my bucket list! Just got an invite from an experienced hiker for late summer. Tuckermans definitely hard, but looks doable. Seeing you winned early made me feel better. Easy and long or short and hard. I like shorter! Did the tops of your knee's get really burnt?
HAHAHA.. The VERY FIRST TIME I ever hiked the Franconia Ridge Trail was with my uncle roughly 40 years ago... and he spent the hike quoting Monty Python too... Of course we'd JUST watched the "life of brian" the night before.
I am doing this hike in the next month or so, what's the parking situation like at the visitors center? Paid? permits? Im looking to arrive early morning as I live a decent drive!
I have a question. I’m doing this exact hike on October 7th. As someone who has done this hike around this time (kinda) do you think it’s be safe to bring my dog (borderaussie) & do you think we’d need spikes?
I would regularly check the weather leading up to your hike. If it snows, bring the spikes. The rocks will get slippery. As for the dog, completely depends on endurance. This is a long hike…
I’ve really been liking my Asolo Fugitive GTX Boots but there are lots of options out there. The key is really to try things on and go with what makes you feel most comfortable and secure
It probably does suck knowing when you get up there there is a parking lot and a visitors center and you just hiked 5 miles and others done it the easy way..... And the noise of music....
Tunes….. you don’t like music!?.. Wow!. Nature is fabulous. The sounds of nature are fantastic.. Music is also excellent…. You lost me bro…. Everything is life… Even the music around your.. Don’t hike angry man!
Crying about the radio because it makes noise? Maybe you should respect the fact that not everyone wants to walk without music. A lot of complaining as always from these videos.....
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I went from couch to hiking this trail. I went up starting at 9 AM and didn’t get back down until 11 PM. I was so sore afterwards I couldn’t even step off a street curb for a week straight 😂. My shoulders were bruised from carrying the backpack for so long. Should have packed lighter. Glad I packed a flashlight for the last stretch though as I would have been stranded on the mountain without it since it was pitch black. I thought I was going to be down a lot earlier. It was all worth it in hindsight though and you get a great sense of accomplishment!
Wow sounds like an epic adventure. Glad you made it down safely.
@@FinerBub yeah! Only thing pressing me forward towards the end is not wanting to be stuck on the mountain for the night. My legs were killing me and I stumbled and fell twice towards the end.
I totally sympathize with you on the music thing. Anybody who does that ought to spend a month in jail and pay a 5,000 fine!
Yeah it was super annoying
I agree with you with the music issue... Some people don't get the concept of nature... I should be there this weekend.
Nice! Have a great time! I bet the foliage is starting to get good too
My mom and myself hiked this 2 years ago and you don't realize how hard of a hike until you get to the third part.
Okay I’ve watched this 10 times now and I can’t stop
Haha awesome!
Love the video! Brought back so many memories of my trip up the exact route you took. Mine was in 1972 and I was 15 years old! Something you never forget!
That’s so great to hear man! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for commenting 🙏
I was planning to hike this trail, however, after watching this video, I realized that it is too challenging and decided just to drive the to top. thanks, great video.
If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
I went from couch to hiking this trail. I went up starting at 9 AM and didn’t get back down until 11 PM. I was so sore afterwards I couldn’t even step off a street curb for a week straight 😂. My shoulders were bruised from carrying the backpack for so long. Should have packed lighter. Glad I packed a flashlight for the last stretch though as I would have been stranded on the mountain without it since it was pitch black. I thought I was going to be down a lot earlier. It was all worth it in hindsight though and you get a great sense of accomplishment!
I hiked up lions head and went down tuckermans and it wasn’t bad at all if you have good endurance
Laughed my ass off at “Dolby digital f***s”. Great video!
Lol glad you like it!
Kudos to you all for making it! I don't think I could.
If you will it, Dude, it is no dream.
A great hike. We do 10 days up there every August. Hike all the white Mountains
We don’t use backpacks. We use fishing vests. They distribute the weight better.
We both have LL Bean nice top of the line fishing vest. You can carry more with even distribution.
Cool! Thanks for the tip!
10 days with just fishing vest? Where do you keep your food and tent/pad? Or are you just doing day hikes, out and back?
About a month ago I attempted this hike, but had nearly 40 lbs of weight on my back while holding the leashes for my 8lb Shih Tzu and 18 lb terrier. I had a tent and food for several days because I planned on camping overnight, but made the mistake of not bringing a water filter and started to run out of water about a mile before the summit. Had to turn back, but I’ll be back up there with my dogs again sometime this year! Thanks for the video.
This is a great story! I really appreciate you sharing your experience! Rooting for you and your dogs to make it to the top next time!
if u were that close 2 the summit y turn back?it would have been the best choice 2 keep going as u were much closer 2 water and stuff than turning around.easy 4 me 2 say tho as ive never hiked it.only done cannon mnt in about 2hrs.and i think u would b smarter 2 leave the dogs behind just sayin.
dont torture your dogs please
I hike it All the time! And feel so Bad for the dogs people drag up with them!
done this trail 2 times, its so fun. was just there last month but did lions head this time, that was a more challenging hike. love hiking here but i do day trips there and its 10 hours round trip from CT.
Nice!
Try hiking with skiis on your back. Climbing in snow steps,by guys 8 - 10 inches taller than you.
The best think is skiing from the Tucks...fast..
Sounds hard. I have a few friends who have done it. Maybe one day. Thanks for commenting!
Wow......This was Epic...I can watch this a thousand times!!
Thanks 🙏 that’s great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it
My friends and I just hiked this the other day and we felt the same way about the top 🙃 Was really hard to enjoy the summit amidst all the tourist chaos, and it felt very overwhelming/rushed. Didnt get to soak it all in... It was a fun (yet challenging) hike overall though. We went up Lions Head though and had a blast scrambling over those giant rocks! Probably my favorite part of the hike! Oh, we also hiked on a Tuesday and the trail itself was super bare, pretty much had it all to ourselves which was nice. 😁 Great video, thanks for sharing 😊
Nice. I still need to try the lions head route, seems super fun. Thanks for sharing your experience
Thanks for your video. Been there , done that.(all the trails, except AT trails, Even climbed Huntingdon Ravines) It was the best Mountain, Until I hike the mt. Katahdin,Maine. and Half Dome ,Yosemite. But Still Is The Second Best Mountain at East Coast, Right after Mt Katahdin.
Cool. Glad you liked the video
I agree. I’ve been atop both more than a half dozen times each and the Katahdin experience is better if for no other reason than it being less commercial and crowded. I do think that Huntington is more difficult than any of the Katahdin trails and maybe the Great Gulf head wall also.
Great insights! Thanks for commenting
I’m planning on trying this hike this summer as I’m just getting into hiking. You made a very nice detailed and informative video and makes me more excited!
Awesome! Thanks great to hear. Thanks for leaving such a nice comment
great vid, great hike. I agree about the music.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
I'd like to hike up to the Lakes of the Clouds. I've seen some outstanding and gorgeous photos from Mt Lafayette and Franconia Ridge trail loop as well. I have to drive to NH. I'm from NY. I need to join a hiking group since it'll be my first time in NH.
Yeah it is beautiful up there. The Lincoln Lafayette loop is a great day hike. If you can't find a group to go with, try driving up on a weekend in the summertime and hiking it during daylight hours. It will feel more crowded but there will be enough other people around you on the trails to feel confident that you won't get lost. Most people are more than happy to give advice or directions if you ask politely. However I do agree that it is always safer to hike with at least one other person, but who knows, you may end up making a friend or two on the trail. The AMC Highland Center and Pinkham Notch Visitors center are also good places to meet fellow hikers. Good luck!
Great video, I down hiked this trail today after summitting Washington this morning. We did lions head the Tuckermans …. my teenage daughter and I did the southern end of the presi traverse and stayed at lake of the clouds last night. So we hiked it on weekdays and there were hardly any people out. I also hiked it with minimal water knowing we had sources just as you described. No a@@holes thankfully, I think they only come out on weekends … thanks for the content and I’m a new subscriber.
Hey thanks man welcome to the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like you had an awesome time! I’ve gotta get back out there sometime and hike it on a quiet day. Thanks for sharing your experience! Great comment
Which trail is more difficult to climb? Lions Head or Tuckerman?
We summited a few days ago up the Cog Railway access road, but we ran out of time and had to take the train down. I’ve been snowboarding a lot on Tuckerman Ravine, we’re gonna go summit there in a few weeks instead and start much earlier.
Has the snow and ice melted yet?
@@Nuttyirishman85 Yes. There was one tiny patch of snow on the side but that’s it.
Nice!
Did this hike a few years ago with my 3 adult children, was a great day!
Awesome!
Great video, thanks for posting it. I'm hoping to do the same this coming week.
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s an great hike you’re gonna have an awesome time
Hiked this in the fall of 2020. There was no one there and it was exhausting. What a journey! Great video and I hope you and the crew had fun! Also... I thought the top of the bowl was the top of the mountain at the time... that last part over the razor sharp rocks was rough!
Man that sounds awesome! Yeah we had a fun time despite my complaints
Great vid! My wife and I r going up in may staying at glen house and can’t wait. but defiantly not doing that gonna keep it easy/moderate 👍
Sweet! Sounds like it’ll be an awesome time! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the kind words ✌️
Amazing hike my kids did really well with it
Awesome!
Thanks for posting. This hike would be on my Must-Do list if I didn't hike with two border collies. Music sharing idiots are one of my pet peeves too.
Yeah, what are ya gonna do 🤷
Great video !🙌🏻
Thanks 🤙
I'll be solo backpacking in the area for week in July and hope to ascend Mt. Washington.
That sounds awesome!
Great video! Wish I watched it before I went 😅 , I didn’t have to worry about people blasting music when I went but man that would annoying AF…
Haha I’m glad you were spared! Thanks for the kind words about the video. Much appreciated 🙏
@@FinerBub very welcome! Just subbed 👍, I did a video on My Washington as well, I didn't get the good views so it was good to see what it actually looks like at the top 🤣
I really liked your video! I’m doing it in June!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it
Were those bagpipes you had on your back ? Damn you could have droned out that person playing music by going into a rendition of James Brown's " Papa gotta brand new bag... 😅
Haha I wish
I also hate speakers on the trail! Preach on!!!
Amen 🙏
I took a cog train last year to the summit, and while the train was moving, I saw two hikers with their bluetooth speaker hanging and blasting trash music which all of us in the train can hear it. I would be seriously pissed if I was hiking and have to deal with them.
Ppl should be more respectful
I hiked that baby when I was thirty years old and at thirty three. We hiked the auto road down after we made summit the second time. We could barely walk after. Absolutely beautiful up there and great video. The idiot playing their music would have infuriated me.
Yeah super tiring hike. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for sharing))) this is not a fun nature getaway hike at all)) scratching it of my list) thanks again)))
Glad you found it helpfully
Excellent video. Your multiple comments about radio was very funny. I totally get it. Btw, did you use Lion head descend ? Thank you for a great learning video. Heading out in End of August to do this hike.
Thanks I really appreciate that! And glad you found it helpful! We didn’t do lions head, just went back down tuckermans, but it’s a super popular route that I’d love to check out at some point. Thanks again for the kind words ✌️
@@FinerBub , Thanks. One last question. How long did it take you to finish the hike? Thanks
Seven or eight hours with a slow group
The time was my question. I survived the sixties twice and this is on my bucket list! Just got an invite from an experienced hiker for late summer. Tuckermans definitely hard, but looks doable. Seeing you winned early made me feel better. Easy and long or short and hard. I like shorter! Did the tops of your knee's get really burnt?
Long and hard lol and yes probably sunburnt
HAHAHA.. The VERY FIRST TIME I ever hiked the Franconia Ridge Trail was with my uncle roughly 40 years ago... and he spent the hike quoting Monty Python too... Of course we'd JUST watched the "life of brian" the night before.
And I didn't realize until 12:50 into this video.. The Asolo Fugitive Boots.. Same my uncle has been wearing for nearly 40 years too.. Love mine!
Haha nice
I am doing this hike in the next month or so, what's the parking situation like at the visitors center? Paid? permits? Im looking to arrive early morning as I live a decent drive!
I don’t think it’s paid but it can get pretty crowded. The day I filmed this we had to park in an overflow lot down the road
Our mens church group has gone every year since early 2000's. I've been there 6 times but can't hike so I took the van ride.
That’s fair. I was just annoyed that it was crowded.
I'm hiking this next week, does anyone know if this trail is easily marked now? I've heard conflicting information about it !
I found the last bit near the top hardest to navigate but if you pay close attention the markers are there.
when do you suggest hiking Mt Washington for the best weather and conditions?
Probably August or September
i was waiting to hear the boombox lol
It was far enough away for the camera’s mic but I assure you that it was there 😤
i can confirm the loud music sucked
Yes yes! Your honor, behold my first witness!
what month do you feel is the best for this hike
Probably September
Awesome video- new friend here
Thanks! Welcome 🙏
@@FinerBub my pleasure
I have a question. I’m doing this exact hike on October 7th. As someone who has done this hike around this time (kinda) do you think it’s be safe to bring my dog (borderaussie) & do you think we’d need spikes?
I would regularly check the weather leading up to your hike. If it snows, bring the spikes. The rocks will get slippery. As for the dog, completely depends on endurance. This is a long hike…
What camera did you use to film?
For this hike I used the GoPro hero 7 black edition and the Sony cyber shot RX100 Mk5A
Approximately how long did it take you out and back?
Around 7 or 8 hours
@@FinerBub oh wow! The 4.1 sign is definitely deceiving!
Awesome video! Thanks for replying.
Well it’s 4.1 each way… plus elevation gain. And of course, man! Glad you enjoyed it!
Also.... what do you recommend for boots?
I’ve really been liking my Asolo Fugitive GTX Boots but there are lots of options out there. The key is really to try things on and go with what makes you feel most comfortable and secure
I do appreciate it and keep up on the awesome videos!
Thanks! Really glad you’re enjoying them. It feels good to know that the work I put in is paying off
It probably does suck knowing when you get up there there is a parking lot and a visitors center and you just hiked 5 miles and others done it the easy way..... And the noise of music....
Yeah. Weekdays are probably more chill
What was the new pack?
Osprey Hiklite 26
Good beta -thnx
Glad you found it helpful
Like 8 from me Nice area
Yeah it was really nice. Glad you liked it!
Your friend has no sweat and is not out of breath like you lol.
Yes I am very sweaty
I believe Katadin is the highest in the NE
Ah you believe… but have you googled?
I'm guessing you've corrected your belief since then, but they're not even close. Mt Washington has over 1000 feet additional elevation
Correct
The only people who should be playing a radio on the mountain are lifties!😡
Indeed
Tunes….. you don’t like music!?..
Wow!.
Nature is fabulous.
The sounds of nature are fantastic..
Music is also excellent….
You lost me bro….
Everything is life…
Even the music around your..
Don’t hike angry man!
Thanks for the feedback
Man, you whined the entire time
🤷♂️
@@FinerBub 😎
Crying about the radio because it makes noise? Maybe you should respect the fact that not everyone wants to walk without music. A lot of complaining as always from these videos.....
I suppose you could look at it that way… but those people could also use headphones.
Hunningtons is better
Good to know!