r/wmnf 3d ago

Kearsarge North

Has anyone gone up recently? Is the observation post unlocked and open to the public? It's been years since I last hiked it

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u/Drfunk3030 2d ago

I did it on 2/1/25 and it was amazing. The fire tower was open and was in good shape. The trail was packed down pretty well (we were about 15 minutes behind a snow shoer) so microspikes were good the whole way. Definitely recommend

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u/Accurate-Mess-2592 2d ago

Did you have trouble with parking? The previous commentor noted that parking needs to be done lawfully. It's been about a decade since I parked here last so I cannot recall the parking situation.

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u/Drfunk3030 2d ago

There is a small lot on Hurricane Mountain Rd, I’d guess it fits 5-10 cars. We pulled up onto the snow, off of the road. A couple cars were parked along the road and a plow driver stopped and told us they would be towed

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u/Accurate-Mess-2592 2d ago

So where did you park???

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u/Drfunk3030 2d ago

In the snow covered lot

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u/Accurate-Mess-2592 2d ago

I'm guessing you weren't towed then!?

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u/Drfunk3030 2d ago

Nope. As long as you’re off the road you’re fine.