Name: Skatutakee Mountain & Mount Thumb Trek
Start: 2025-04-06T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-06T13:30:00-04:00

Skatutakee Mountain (2002 feet tall) is a moderately steep hike located in Hancock in southern New Hampshire. Though not as popular as some of the other climbs in the area, it features a 180 panorama with views of the Wapack Range, Crotched Mountain and Mt. Monadnock. The mountain is connected by trails from the Harris Center, a public education conservation organization. We’ll take the Cabot Trail to the summit. Though class one, this trail has some steeper sections. On the descent we’ll take the Thumbs Up -Thumbs Down Trails (both class 1) with moderate gradients and a detour to near the summit of Thumb Mountain, which has amazing views to the south. Estimated mileage is 4.9 miles total with about 859 feet in elevation gain.

For more information go to:

http://www.nhmountainhiking.com/skatutakee.html

http://www.summitpost.org/skatutakee-mountain/155321

http://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/skatutakeemtn-2012-0102.php

A printable map is available at: http://www.harriscenter.org/documents/HC_Map.p

Length: About 4.9 miles. Duration: Approximately 3-4 hours (including breaks). However, any time estimate given by an Event Organizer is just that. Actual times vary greatly according to weather, trail conditions and the group itself. Don't sign up if you've scheduled something later in the day. The Organizer is not responsible for getting you back in time. There is no way of knowing trail conditions ahead of time. Use your own judgment.

This hike is rated intermediate. That means you should be able to stay with the group over an extended distance going up a moderately steep gradient at a pace of 2.5 MPH. This is a group event and participants are expected to follow the lead, stay together, stop at junctions or summits, and support all participants should circumstances require teamwork. We start together and finish together. If you decide to leave the group at any time, you are on your own. We hike in light rain or showers, but heavy snow or extreme cold weather cancels.

Bring water, hiking boots (not sneakers), and lunch/snacks!

Anyone with recurrent "No Shows" or about whom we have received complaints from fellow hikers will not be accepted. Please don't RSVP "Yes" unless you really intend to come. Don't sign up for this and another event being held at the same time. We are committed to being there for you. If you are not equally committed to being there then please don't sign up. People who repeatedly fail to show up for events to which they have RSVPed “Yes” will be dropped from the group. People who repeatedly drop out at the last minute may be removed from the Attending list at the Event Host’s discretion.

No dogs and no guests are allowed on hikes. Have your guest join the group so they can agree to the liability waiver and attend an event. Please don't ask; there are no exceptions.

By clicking the "Yes" option on the RSVP link you are agreeing to the Liability Waiver as stated below

Remember: Your Event Organizers are volunteers. You are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment. As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you have read and agree to adhere to the safety standards detailed @ http://www.hikesafe.com/; the organizer(s) of this activity is a volunteer; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify organizer(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reason.

DIRECTIONS TO THE HARRIS CENTER: Take 123 west from the center of Hancock, NH. About 2.2 miles down the road make a left on Hunts Pond Rd (sign marks the Harris Center). Go uphill for .4 mile and make a left on Kings Highway. Parking will be just beyond the Harris Center.

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