| Date: | 12-31-2022 |
| Location: | Epsom, NH |
| Distance: | 1.8 mi |
| Elevation Gain: | 521′ |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 21 min |
| Parking: | 2 -3+ cars |
| Difficultly Rating: | Easy/Moderate |
Weather today was warm, hazy and cloudy for the last day of December 2022. I got a late start so was looking for a close local hike. Fort Mountain in Epsom New Hampshire seemed to fit the bill. I’ve hiked this a number of times before, but it had been a little while since my last ascend.
I set out with my sister and my nephew who decided to join me along with their dog my dog. We found parking near the gate along the side of the road. There were some small snowbanks along the edge, and I was worried that it might be a little tricky due to mud.
After we parked we started walking up the dirt access road that winds up the mountain side. The road was not as muddy as I thought it would be either. There were a few spots at the top that were a little soft but very easy to walk up.
When we reached the last switch back we opted to go up the short direct trail to the summit. Once we arrived, we took a few photos and looked around a bit. We tried to identify a number of the hills and mountains around us as well as local landmarks. It was hazy on the horizon, so we did not see a lot of the higher peaks way out in the distance.
After a few more photos we headed back down. I forget what a nice walk it is up this mountain and the views are always beautiful. It was a great way to finish off this year.
Hoping 2023 brings a lot of adventures.
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