Going to New Hampshire from April 16 for a few days. Any good place near Mt Washington to day hike?
[Edit : Your answers have convinced me that most trails should not be hiked. That it's not good for the ecosystem and that I might put myself in dangerous conditions. Thank you.]
Hello everyone,
I am from Québec, and I will be travelling to Lincoln, NH, for my uncle's funeral on Thursday, April 16. I have family activities planned until Sunday, and I am considering extending my stay by two days and relocating to the Mount Washington Resort & Spa.
I have dined there in the past, but never rented a room. My goal is to reminisce about good memories and use the spa, but I mostly want to hike. Not anything demanding as going up the Mount Washington itself, but 3-6 hours hike at a leisurely pace.
My main concern is the trail conditions: Will ALL the trails be slushy, or will they be like a stream? If not, do you recommend one in particular? Around what altitude should I expect snow?
My cousin told me that it will be "mud season" and many hotels and restaurants will be closed for deep cleaning.
Your thoughts? I know that snowstorms or rain can change the conditions, so I do not expect an exact prediction.
Is it worth the money at this time of the year? The rooms are discounted by 20%.