Closing in on Maine!

The White Mountains of New Hampshire

Silas will hike about 100 miles through these mountains.

Total Ascent:     32130.6 ft.

Total Descent:   32185.4 ft.

Total Grade:      654.8 ft./mile

The White Mountains are one of the last major hurdles to clear before reaching the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.  The trail is rocky and steep and the weather is unpredictable. Silas and a few friends started the day's hike around 3:00am. They wanted to get ahead of bad weather that threatened to close the trail over Mt. Lafayette. 

New Hampshire is considered one of the most challenging states but also one of the most rewarding.  The rigorous climbs give way to spectacular views. The terrain and vegetation are quite different than the southern mountains where Silas began this walk. He is now in the Krummholz zone where the trees are stunted in their growth due to the extreme wind and weather. Peaks like Mt. Washington can experience snowfall any month of the year. 

Silas has hiked nearly 1800 miles and has less than 400 miles left to go.  He has worn out a few pairs of hiking shoes and socks.


Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far.
-Thomas Jefferson-