1. New England 4000+ ft Mountains

Mt. Moriah (44 of 67)

Peak #44 of 67 in a year would br Mt. Moriah at 4,049 ft. It was hiked on 9-13-14 which was Flags on the 48 this year. It was overcast all day with some light rain for the second half of the hike down. The hike was 10.4 miles with 3,066 ft overall elevation gain and 3,488 ft total elevation gain. The wind was averaging 10 mph with gusts to 14 mph. It was only 38 degrees with a 27 degree windchill.
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A family poses at the summit for a photo with the flag
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A family poses at the summit for a photo with the flag

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  • Some interesting undulations forming in the clouds to the south
  • Limited view through the trees
  • Looking south down the range towards the Carters
  • The northern presidentials are in sight
  • A ridge heading east from the summit area
  • Looking over towards the Presidential Range
  • The trail follows along this open section of rock
  • 11:59 and the flag is up and being secured.  Right on time for the 12-2 flying
  • Clouds forming over by the Presidentials
  • Carter Dome on the left (in the back) with Middle and North Carter to the right
  • The view east into Maine
  • View to the southeast
  • Middle Moriah Mtn. and Shelburne Moriah Mtn.
  • The group that brought up the flag and a couple other hikers at the summit
  • A family poses at the summit for a photo with the flag
  • The flag is flying on the summit
  • The flag flying behind some trees
  • The flag flying behind some trees
  • Miles in front of the flag at the summit
  • A cap cloud has formed over Mt. Washington
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