South Moat Mtn & Red Ridge Traverse
- Leaders
- Audrey Cui (Co-Leader), Bjorn Poonen (Leader), Rachel Kositsky (Co-Leader)
- WIMP
- Ashutosh Kumar
- Program
- 3-season hiking
- Type
- Hiking
- Trip date
- Sunday, November 24th, 2024
- Difficulty rating
- L4 (Difficult)
- Prerequisites
- Hiking boots or trail runners - absolutely no running sneakers! Physical condition for this distance and elevation gain.
Hike a traverse in the White Mountains this weekend, starting up South Moat Mtn, going across Middle Moat and down the Red Ridge Trail! South Moat is tied for the 52WAV with the best view (10/10), and the Red Ridge Trail includes a section of exposed ridgeline that should offer incredible views during much of the way down.
South Moat Mtn & Red Ridge Traverse (9.1 mi, 2750 ft. gain): map link
We'll leave Cambridge at 5am and stop for a quick breakfast near the trailheads. We'll hike at a moderate pace.
If you can drive your own car or are willing to drive a rental car, edit the lottery preferences on your MITOC profile to show this.
Expected trip cost per person is $30-50 to cover car costs. If you are an MIT undergrad, this cost can be reimbursed.
Signup
- Algorithm
- first-come, first-serve
- Maximum participants
- 7
- Signups opened at
- Nov. 19, 2024, 1:08 p.m.
- Signups closed at
- Nov. 21, 2024, noon
- Notes
- Do you have hiking boots, or trail runners?
- If you have enjoyed a hike recently, describe it (length and elevation gain, and how long ago, if you remember)
- What's your favorite candy to eat on the trail?