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Howker Ridge field guide

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Waterfalls, ledges, junctions, shelters, and summits across the Howker Ridge corridor.

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Places on and near the trail

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26 places

Coosauk Falls

Coosauk Falls

Series of cascades in the Devil’s Kitchen gorge.

About 1,610 ftMapped coordinates
Hitchcock Falls

Hitchcock Falls

Named cascade on Bumpus Brook.

About 1,880 ftMapped coordinates
Blueberry Ledge

Blueberry Ledge

Mapped point on the lower ridge; the historical view claim awaits a direct source.

About 2,610 ftMapped coordinates
First Howk

First Howk

First rocky knob on the ridge.

About 3,380 ftMapped coordinates
Second Howk

Second Howk

Breaks above the trees with wider views.

About 3,890 ftMapped coordinates
Third Howk

Third Howk

Transition toward alpine terrain near Pine Link.

About 4,010 ftMapped coordinates
Fourth Howk

Fourth Howk

Rocky knob with broad views east and north.

About 4,050 ftMapped coordinates
Osgood Ridge Junction

Osgood Ridge Junction

Appalachian Trail ridge connection near the summit cone.

About 4,990 ftMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Sylvan Way Connector

Connector from Appalachia parking area.

About 1,640 ftMapped coordinates
Kelton Crag Spur

Kelton Crag Spur

Short spur to a minor rocky overlook.

About 2,140 ftMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Gordon Fall

Waterfall along Snyder Brook near trail beginning.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Stairs Fall

Small stepped cascade on Snyder Brook; approximate location.

Elevation not recordedApprox. coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Dome Rock

Large open ledge with expansive views of King Ravine and Northern Presidentials.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Crag Camp (RMC)

RMC hut on King Ravine rim, near Spur Trail.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Gray Knob (RMC)

RMC cabin in sheltered woods near tree line.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

The Perch Shelter

Lean-to shelter maintained by RMC, near Randolph Path.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Valley Way Tentsite

Popular camping area along Valley Way Trail.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Madison Spring Hut (AMC)

Large AMC hut between Mt Madison and Mt Adams.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Star Lake

Small alpine tarn between Mt Madison and Mt Adams.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates
No trail photo yetMapped trail data is still available.

Mount Adams Summit

5,799 ft summit, accessible from Star Lake.

Elevation not recordedMapped coordinates