Monadnock Sunapee Greenway Trail Thru-Hike in NH | Part 1
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- The Monadnock Sunapee Greenway Trail is a 50+ mile trail in southwest New Hampshire linking Mt. Monadnock with Mt. Sunapee. I hiked it on July 24th, 2020 with @KyleHatesHiking . This is part 1 of a 2 part series.
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I saw your gear video about going on this hike and how you had a surprise co hiker. A few days later I saw his channel come up and the title had this trail. I thought oh, that’s the hike Taylor is going on. Then when I started watching, there you where! That answered the mystery. How nice to see different people I watch get together. Upper New England is a wonderful place with beautiful people. 😊❤️🇺🇸⛺️🌄
Haha that's cool you figured it out! I don't think we ever outright said we were hiking it together but we dropped a few hints. Hope you enjoyed the videos so far!
Good to see; watching the two of you Taylor and Kyle; never did see these videos.
Well it's about time that the two New Englanders, whose hiking videos that I watch on probably a more consistent basis than any others, get together for some miles! I got my new Hyperlite pack yesterday, and I'm extra pumped to use it up in the mountains for several days this fall!
Love my hyper light happy trials bro
Watching yours and Kyle's videos again because I'm planning my own hike of this trail. Just read the trail has been re-routed so you can't walk up the driveway anymore.
You’re right looks like a beautiful trail. Glad you’re back hiking again. Great video! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to the second chapter of the of the intrepid trek of the "dimpled duo". So much fun! 😊
hahah it gets posted tuesday!
I remember this trail. I enjoyed it back then. It’s nice to see it again. 👍
I used to live in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I love New England a lot !🏕
I am so glad you decided to do this hike. Part 1 was awesome! It was a fun video, too. Thank you so much
I love this one.
I watch - and enjoy- your videos May try monadnock sunapee.
I found you through Kyle Hates Hiking so it's nice to see the overlap where I started. Great Hike!!!
More videos please ! You’re a natural. Loved the soundtrack. You were kinder regarding “middle-of-the-night” atv weenies that I would have been. And I think you’ll bring Kyle around...
Thanks! I appreciate it!
Hello Taylor . we found you via Karl Hates Hiking . we are pleased we found you . we hope your keeping well and staying safe . Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
Thanks for coming over to my channel, I appreciate it!
Hello Taylor, it's very good to see you again. Thank you for sharing this fine video. I hope that your summer is going well. Please keep your great videos coming along. Take care out there and stay healthy. 🤗
Thank you! I have lots of good ideas for videos and will definitely keep them coming!
Please tell Kyle thanks for introducing your channel to me. Great videos, keep it up.
Awesome video Taylor! New Hampshire is beautiful...Love your positive & upbeat personality! Also watch out for those scary frogs! 🐸😂😂😂
Thank you!! hahah
Awesome you guys could hike together! Love both your channels! Not sure I like the atv rolling into camp so late though. Be safe!
It was awesome, thanks!
Yeah... the atv was super obnoxious. He came by twice and just started hanging out feet away from our tents with all his friends in the middle of the night.
So fun - love this collab!!!
thanks!
I was reading an article in the AMCs Appalachia book about the Cohos trail and I started thinking that I want to do a longer hike and remember watching your first video on the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway and went to find the video again to reacquaint myself with the hike to see if it's something I should even think about and I stumbled onto this video and see you were hiking with Kyle Hates Hiking. I so would love to do a hike with you two. I know I could learn a lot, specifically how to lighten my load. I carry WAAAAYYYY to much even for a hike up Mt. Willard I pack enough to spend a night or two in the woods if I have to, which you should do, but I know I could do much better.
Good to see you back out.
Good to be out there!
Hey, great part 1 video. On the edge of my seat for part 2. Nice Job starting out.
Thanks! I'm working on editing it now!
Beautiful trail and video! You both are making me want to get out to New England.
So cool seeing our local trail on your channel. I’m hoping to hit the AT in the spring virus 🦠 be gone . I was two weeks behind you this year.
I'm hoping for a safe spring 2021! Maybe I'll see you out there
I hike in Oregon. It is oddly true. I seldom see many hikers off the PCT.(that being said, the DAY hiking spots are bloody county FAIR'S since covid) I did meet an older gentlemen on French Pete near Cougar Reservoir near Eugene. It was a shock and a pleasure.
Yep, the day hiking spots are insane right now, same with PCT off highways, but other trails are deserted. I'm near MT Hood/Gorge/Gifford Pinchot.
We watch your videos silly!! I'm a newer subscriber, but I'm looking forward to see where you go next!
thanks for following along!
Beautiful hike guys!
So I hiked from 101 to the critter shelter during a thunderstorm. Those deerflies were really out! I'm planning on another section soon, though.
Taylor, thanks for the video and reminding me about Pitcher Mountain. This is a hike (Pitcher Mountain) I can take the hubby on (he has Achilles tendinitis) and my dog.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m really glad I stumbled across your channel. I’ve done a considerable amount of hiking and backpacking in NH and I’ve never heard of this trail. And based on the look of several sections you’ve shown, it doesn’t see a lot of traffic. It’s a prime example of how the Whites get all the love(and crowds), and the rest of the state is treated as if it doesn’t exist.
Not only do I watch your videos, you have inspired me to do this thur hike!
That's amazing! Thank you for watching and enjoy the hike!
Good video, with some good views, so let's keep on hiking 💪
thanks! hike on
Lol, I watch your videos and I hike. Have always wanted to do this hike. Now I know about the hill after foxbrook camp site. I will stay there also.
headed out to the long trail this upcoming season, definitely appreciated the video on this lil trail im using as a warm up
Great to see you hiking! That is a pretty trail, looks perfect for a nice long weekend hike. Thanks for sharing! I like those wood tent platforms they have "up north". I have a system of stakes and pieces of rope that I used for those on the AT.
Great video! I love watching you Taylor! Hilarious with the both of you!
Thanks, Kathy! 😘
I can’t wait for part 2!
I was waiting for you to break out your Melanzana! It wouldn't be a hike without the Melanzana! love the video! can't wait til AT 2021
I'm also from New Hampshire and videos like this have shown me that the hike isn't always about huge elevation gains. I love just getting in the woods but main people don't consider it a real hike or worth if you don't get to brag about 4,000 ft. Thanks for the awesome videos and keep up the great work :)
Haha, that was holy water. They are baptizing hikers from the inside :)
Good call on heading past the campground and following local advice.
Beautiful spot!
Best decision of the trip!
Glad to see you back out on the trail. I'm sorry that conditions prevented you from completing your AT hike this year. Enjoy watching your videos. All the best to you.
And good call on the O ring
Yup the trail starts on top of the mountain,and ends on tops of the other mt lol Hubbard Hill was my fave
👍
Loved the video! MSGT is an awesome trail! I did it 2 years ago but went sobo. Planning on going in Late September can’t wait! Just started watching your video and think they are great! Keep up the great videos!
Thank you! Enjoy the hike! I'm already thinking about doing that trail a second time. It's so perfect
Awesome! Did it last year but had to cut out on the last 12 miles because of continuous t-storms. Hoping to be back in a few weeks to try again. Great vid!
Fantastic video! Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
I watch the same video shot by 2 different people 😂 good hike! Pickleball xxx
haha thanks for watching!
Did it last spring as well, except I started in Keene, where I live and finished the Wantastiquet Monadnock trail before the Greenway!
It's all down hill from here!!
Strongly considering doing this hike later this summer after I finish the 48. Thanks for the video, it looks like a beautiful trail!
Taylor I loved that you were hiking with Kylie I think that it’s awesome that you guys paired up!
Crewzilla Kelly it was so fun!
I’m happy you guys got to enjoy your hike especially in these times with this coved mess.
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker
Taylor, life got in the way and I missed this until today, I live less than 5 miles from Mt Sunapee, could of brought you and Kyle a cool beverage...and yes if I had known there could of been trail magic...
Aw man!
Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker all good, we will meet one day, I think Saturday myself and another friend are going to spend some TM and cheer Mercury on in her attempt at the FNT...
Trail Tales podcast brought me here.
Subbed!
This was awesome!! Well with the exception of the rude ATV person at the end, lol. #teamtaylor
Can't think of two hikers more diametrically opposed! No, you brought out Kyle's good side. Maybe he won't hate hiking anymore?
PS That was a big frog!
haha at least we still got along out there.
I found your video and channel after watching the @Kyle Hates Hiking version. I have to say, I think your video is much better! :)
I appreciate it! But he’s got some pretty good camera and editing skills that I’m a bit jealous of
I see you found the legendary "Garage Sale" trail...few people know about this trail.
I never heard of it until Kyle mentioned it. Hidden gem
Awesome video as always - thanks for sharing with us! I did an overnighter in the Pemi Wilderness this past weekend! Planning on doing the Greenway soon myself - look forward to following your trip. Thanks again 😊
Thanks! Enjoy the Greenway. I'm hoping to hit the pemi wilderness to do a single day pemi loop soon. Been on my bucket list for years!
Great vid. I enjoy listening to you.
Thanks! Glad to hear it
Oh no, a cliffhanger!
Taylor - if you are doing the 52 with a view list you might consider a purchase the book 'New Hampshire's 52 with a view. A Hiker's Guide' book by Ken MacGray. I just purchased the revised 2nd edition from Ken's website for around $20 and believe he has done a very nice job (he even signed it for me). If you used or like 'The 4000-footers of the White Mountains' you might like this one as well. You might even consider reviewing these books in one of your videos!
I've heard of Ken and his book. I've been thinking about purchasing. I've hiked 28/52 so I'm sure that book would come in handy with the ones I have left. Thanks for the recommendation!
nice video
Thanks
I only liked and subscribed because you're hiking with Kyle 💁♂️ not because this was a really great video! Or because you have a deeply warming smile but because screw Dan Becker 🤷♂️🥰 jk jk GREAT VID!!!!! looking foward to more!
Another great video! Tks!
Enjoy..... 😊
😊
Hope your water turned out okay with that filter! I always get so paranoid about even good filters going haywire, or just messing them up myself and doing it wrong haha. Looks like it was an awesome trail!
Kyle let me borrow his whenever I needed so that was a lifesaver. Not sure what I would’ve done if that wasn’t an option
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Keep a few MSR Auquatabs, Potable Aqua, 1 oz bleach (only 3 drops per liter), or even old iodine (yech!) as backup in your first aid/sundries/dayhike kit. Same as carrying a lighter and matches or flint/fire steel. Superlight backup for safety or to avoid ending a trip early.
Should check out the Wantastiquet-Monadnock as well. Runs from the summit of Monadnock, west to the VT border at Brattleboro. Similar distance as the MSGT.
I will check it out, thanks!
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker Loved the MSGT. All of it was lovely, but the northern part, from downtown Washington, to Lovewell Mtn, and the ridgewalk up to Sunapee were special :) I did it in the autumn, so the leaf change made it even prettier.
About the campsite discussion at 14:20 -- because none of us have ever stayed at stealth campsites, right? We would never ever do that! For shame. LoL.
Ayup, the white dot looked about as crowded as I expected.
That was a friday. I couldn't imagine it on a saturday or sunday!
When I lived up there you could always see a line of people above the tree line from miles away mostly on the state park side, I am Finnish so tend to avoid crowds, when the pandemic hit and we were told to stay away from people I had absolutely no problem doing that.
Great video. 👍
Thanks!
The MSGT is summit to summit so total miles is 52. Nice video as I thought it would be, followed you on your AT journey. Planning on a September hike.
Thanks!
In Lincolnshire in England we have a Hubbards Hills, wonder if your Hubbard Hill is named after ours here?
If enough people tell Sawyer there may be a problem with the o ring they might take notice and redesign. Keep a couple of extras in your pack until another solution comes along.
Yeah, a redesign would be nice. I know now to take extra o-rings.
A screened water hose gasket works great, stays in place and kinda 'pre-filters' the big stuff before the Sawyer
www.ebay.com/itm/12-PC-GARDEN-HOSE-WASHERS-W-FILTER-SCREEN-Metal-Nozzle-Sprinklers-Gasket-Seal/392584964860?epid=2204659200&hash=item5b67e32afc:g:GDcAAOSwczxd8sHr
I lost the original after one use, made for fun for the rest of the trail.
@@mrbill5344 excellent idea. There's always a smart person in the crowd .
AND bring backup in your survival kit (dayhike kit), either a few MSR Auquatabs, Potable Aqua, 1 oz bleach (only 3 drops per liter), or even old iodine (yech!). Same as carrying a lighter and matches or flint/fire steel.
The gator almost got you ;-)
Welcome to NH
I never left :)
** FOR YOU ANALYTICAL AND OUNCE COUNTER TYPES ONLY **
Pack Weight as filmed is 25.5 lbs. Noted:
1. Water 1lt carry (2.2lb) in side pocket [at 1:21/3:48] + 750ml (1.65lb) in shoulder strap [at 3:06]
2. Food for 2-Days (2 days*1.25lb/day=2.5lb, considered low, but lowered even more to 1.75lb based of the food shown [czcams.com/video/ETPtK4YeVU0/video.html] and Taylor's love of 'snacks' shown [czcams.com/video/ETPtK4YeVU0/video.html] in her Preparing for the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway Trail VID czcams.com/video/ETPtK4YeVU0/video.html
3. Fuel (small, assume 'full' canister=7.4oz/.46lb) shown [at 3:57]
4. Minus iPhone (7.75 oz/.48lb - 219 gms from Taylor's lighterpack list ( lighterpack.com/r/jod0lh ), which she's recording with
All totals approx. 6.54lb and puts her BPW "base pack weight" (pack weight minus water minus food and minus fuel) as carried/shown at 18.96lb ==> Yes, still a "Lightweight" base weight as it's under 20lb but "A LOT" of snacks! Nom, Nom, Nom!!!!
. . .
(BTW, PLEASE introduce Kyle to the new 10.4oz Sony VT-1!!! Only USD $749.99 w/ a detailed unsponsored review here: czcams.com/video/31DjYylopSg/video.html ... Thx!)
Hi Taylor looks like a nice hike. Must have been a blast to hike with Kyle a fun guy. What type of pillow is that you're using? Looks comfy!
Wicked fun! I use the nemo fillo elite
We definitely live free in New Hampshah!
LFOD!
Great video. I’m planning on doing this hike as my first overnight this fall. Just curious, is that secret “Jackson hill”, off trail? Looks like cool spot:)
Thank you
Backpacking rule #1- Always pack an extra o-ring
yup. I know that now.
At least test your filter a week or two before you leave so you can back-flush if needed and have time to get a replacement if it still won't work.
I released a mother bear and three female cubs there in about 1980 to bring bears back to SW NH. I had caught her and her three cubs the day before in Dixville Notch. She had broken into the kitchen at the Balsams. We radio tracked her and she stayed not too far away over the next year. Eric Orff NH first black bear biologist.
PItcher Mtn. that is.
Interesting! I was on the look-out for bears up there
Nice Trail at least they could have left you a food dehydrator
38,000 steps ??
If you still had your Fitbit you might be ahead of me ?? Might be
Steelman47
Haha! I miss those Fitbit competitions
Basically since a lot of the trail is privately owned, if people can't follow the rules and camp in designated areas, landowners might revoke public usage.
Red Lone Peaks are hot!
always enjoy your videos! im looking todo the AT in the next few years. Think it's quite doable todo as a vegan?
eaglesandcycling thanks!
I’ve never followed a vegan diet but I have heard of people who were vegan on the trail. Seems possible!
Whats the Jam song you have playing when you left the shelter before Kyle...playing throughout and after you guys met back up?
beach walk - unicorn heads
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker You are the best! Thanks so much! I love those kind of jams. Its the kind of music I play.
😎🥾❤️
Wait a minute I thought Kyle hates hiking lol or just the at
Maybe he's a liar! It seemed to me like he loved hiking!
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker why all his videos onyou tube say hate hiking he comedian
Melissa Todd i don’t know. Maybe ask him
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker yeah he must be a comedian his name is kyle hates hiking lol
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker lol
How come Kyle is not wearing a Nahamsha tshirt?
haha he wears one at the end of my "Part 2" video coming out next week!
Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker Do u wear a Kyle Hates Hiking” shirt ?
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker SPOILER ALERT!!!
greg morton ha ha
Hey Taylor,
What's the deal with the parking at both ends of the trail ?
I've been wanting to hike the MSG for probably 20 years now and I think it's finally going to happen next week.
I would be hiking nobo and spotting a car at sunapee the night before. From what I've read, parking at the ski area is free but, call them before and check.
As far as Monadnock, the HQ is usually the last place I want to park but, in this situation I feel it's the safest place to leave a vehicle.
I know they charge to park there and not sure about the multiple day parking if it's a one time charge or they charge you by the day. I'm not worried about making a reservation because, we would be departing on a Thursday.
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Steve-o
I've left cars at both locations while I did the MSGT. Once I tried to leave my car at a different parking lot by Monadnock, but the people working strongly encouraged I went to the HQ because it was much safer. They didn't charge by the day, it was just the normal flat-rate they charge anyone (maybe $15 I think). I made a reservation the first time to park at the HQ because it was a weekend, but I'm pretty sure you can check availability on the website to see if it's going to be full or not. I didn't let Sunapee know ahead of time I was going to leave a car and it wasn't an issue. Hope this helps.
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker great !
Thanks so much !
Watched your videos for a while now. Wish you would of respected camping at the campsites you of all people should know this is how these things get shut down. Being right in my back yard and doing it yearly would be greatly disappointed if that happened ( not saying it would from you doing it once, I think you know what I mean)
We wouldn’t have camped up there if it wasn’t for a local woman recommending it to us.
Third.
Nice video. It’s 3 billion and 5 times better than Kyle’s. 🦑
hahah thanks
🙄
Kyle Hates Hiking is triggered.
Kyle already has old man knee
apparently
How are the bugs, can be bad there this time of year...
They were bad at some points, but overall it was fine
👍
12:28 what happen to the older man arm ?
I’ve never met or talked to him. I don’t know.
Yu @kyle are perfect for each other congrads on ur relationship
Taylor I forgot,to ask..where do I get that bladder looking water storage?
Patty Patten It’s from CNOC and I got it directly from their website. You could probably find them in a lot of outfitters or REI
Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker Thank You so much!
This looked relatively flat, is it easy enough for someone not in great shape to do? I had looked at doing this work my husband, but wasn't sure how hard it would be
Parts of it are flat, but there are definitely some bigger climbs as well. I guess it just depends on how fast you want to complete it. It took us two full days and two half days and it was a bit of a challenge for me physically. There are 5 (i think) shelters along the trail, so if you plan for shorter days it shouldn't be too bad!
I like that pack! I see it's a Z Pack/model?
It’s a zpack arc zip 57 liter!
@@TaylortheNahamshaHiker gonna check it out! Thank you!