Monday, June 17, 2019
Stealth Camp to Imp Campsite
Stealth Camp to Imp Campsite
7.2 Miles
Tigger was the caretaker at Imp Campsite. We also met an Australian couple that we
crossed paths several times in the future.
They were bedded down in the shelter and he was suffering from
giardia, he thought from unfiltered water. Later on we found out they had
to take a break off the trail for an extended recuperation, but did get back on
and caught up with us later.
We stopped by Carter Notch Hut for water and the
bathroom It is a small hut, seemingly
deserted somewhat, but there was a caretaker and one hiker. Maybe it does get busy sometimes but probably
one of the least used huts.
We got on the trail at 6:45 and climbed up to Carter
Dome. The climb was pleasantly not a
challenge. There were stone steps most
of the way up and some pretty level trail, little ups and downs and lots of
boardwalks. Between Carter Dome and
Middle Carter there were nice views of Mt. Washington, sometimes in the clouds
and sometimes visible.
We were making good time until we started the decline from
North Carter. It was very technical and
challenging. We spent a lot of time
sliding down on our butts. It was almost
as bad as going up Wildcat.
Mosquitoes were bad today.
Imp Campsite was 3 off the trail.
We stopped early in the day (3:00) but we felt like we had had
enough. 7.2 miles plus .3 off the trail
is probably good for these mountains.
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