i need your opinions

[Caffeine Addict]

im think about taking a trip from the pine bend brook trail across the 3 tripryramids down to the kaite sleeper trail and ending at the bottom of the
mccrillis trail id like to do this i one day am i out of my sick mind

joe

[KD Talbot]

I know you're kind of new to this and have described yourself as a slow hiker, but this is an excellent day trip. It may be long mileage wise, but definitely doable.

The hardest part of the Kate Sleeper Trail is when you first get off the South Slide and you immediately come to another slide. You have to descend about 100'. From there it is a little rough for another 100' or so, then turns into an easy trail. As long as you have good weather this should be a very enjoyable hike. Be sure to visit East Sleeper on the NH 100 Highest List. It's only about 1/10th mile easy hike off the KS Trail.

Enjoy!

KDT

[Caffeine Addict]

thanks for the info kdt ill be sure to check out east sleeper on the way down
whats the water supply like out there ?

[Brad]

CA, you are getting lots of time out hiking. That is great.

[MsCntry]

CA, you are getting lots of time out hiking. That is great.

I think Mt Washington got him addicted LOL. At least 2 times a week after work, and on his days off. I am starting to forget what he looks like!!

[M_Six]

I think Mt Washington got him addicted LOL. At least 2 times a week after work, and on his days off. I am starting to forget what he looks like!!

I envy you folks who live close enough to hike after work. Great exercise.

[KD Talbot]

"whats the water supply like out there ?"

NO water after about the 1/2 way point on Pine Bend Brook Trail until well along the Mcrillis Trail. Plan on slogging plenty with you, and if you do draw from a stream, be sure to filter it or use iodine tabs. Believe me, you don't want Giardia. I know.

KDT

[KD Talbot]

I should add that West Sleeper is on the list of New Hampshire 100 Highest as well, though it requires a 30 yard bushwhack off the Kate Sleeper Trail to reach the actual summit. Tough if you don't know where to look. A lot easier to find East Sleeper summit.

There is more here about the 4000 Footer Club if you're interested:

http://www.amc4000footer.org/faq.htm

KDT

[Caffeine Addict]

"whats the water supply like out there ?"

NO water after about the 1/2 way point on Pine Bend Brook Trail until well along the Mcrillis Trail. Plan on slogging plenty with you, and if you do draw from a stream, be sure to filter it or use iodine tabs. Believe me, you don't want Giardia. I know.

KDT

thanks again ill be sure to bring plenty with me im thinking about trying it this tuesday

[MsCntry]

thanks again ill be sure to bring plenty with me im thinking about trying it this tuesday

Glutton for punishment I think LOL. Not only are you gunna hit the tri- pyramids, you also have Whiteface which make 4 -4,000 footers, and then east and west sleeper which are both 3,800+ footers LOL. I guess I will have to get the massage oil ready, because you are going to need a deep tissue massage by the time I pick you up!! LOL