South Carter & Carter Dome

yvon · 06-13-2012, 04:46 AM

Saturday morning, june 9 2012,
We arrive at the 19 Mile Brook Trail parking lot at 8:00. It is already almost full and we are lucky there is only 3 parking spaces. Just before reaching the parking lot, Annie told me that she would like to see a moose. A minute later, I said "Look to the right, here is your moose" Her wish comes true. And after we passed the moose disappeared.
The Nineteen Miles Brook Trail a super nice trail along a superb brook and has a strong current with several superbs falls. Then we take the Carter Dome Trail, which also begins along a brook also. Throughout, there are no views of the surroundings. But the brooks with waterfalls are so beautiful. Reached the summit of South Carter, we have a small trail that leads to a super nice view of Hight and the Wildcats. Then we went around Hight, and to see what path to get to Carter Dome. We arrive on Carter Dome, we are alone but not for long. Then we descend to Carter Notch Hut, we visit it and meet the person in charge. After a few minutes rest one starts toward the parking lot.
I think doing this loop clockwise, the way we did, is the best way to do these two peaks or only to do Carter Dome.
In summary, a lot of talking and many wonderful encounters on the trail. Especially our meeting with Mike (NH Tramper), with whom we spent a good part of the day. We had, Annie and I, nice and interesting discussions with Mike.
And FOR those who wondered why there were so many hikers Quebec Saturday, there were 300 who were there for the 3rd edition of the Challenge Fousderando. All this to raise money a good cause.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

OnAClearDay · 06-13-2012, 01:33 PM

Hi Yvon, nice pics. I missed you by a day, being there on Sunday! I added Middle Carter and Hight which both had superb views, but Hight didn't invite for lingering because of the black flies. I then went over to Wildcat A and onto to Wildcat C when I saw it how far 'D' still was and I turned back (I had also started at the 19M TH). Back on 'A' I ran into another 46er who was also a 111er but unfortunately the black flies kept the conversation short.
The trails were in great shape though there was one temporary (?) one-plank brook crossing on the 19m trail that was a little unstable and I almost lost my balance (it's on one of your pics too)...
Overall a great weekend for hiking... - Peter

Jay H · 06-19-2012, 08:50 AM

Nice pics Yvon, guess no pics of the moose? I have gone up 19 mile brook and up Carter Dome when working my way north, I saw a friendly porcupine going towards Carter Hut (maybe he was on a hut to hut trip)... I turned perpendicular to the trail and he waddled by...

Jay

yvon · 06-20-2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay H

Nice pics Yvon, guess no pics of the moose? I have gone up 19 mile brook and up Carter Dome when working my way north, I saw a friendly porcupine going towards Carter Hut (maybe he was on a hut to hut trip)... I turned perpendicular to the trail and he waddled by...

Jay

No Jay, it was to fast and we did not have the camera in the car.

Porcupine was on a hut to hut trip

Dunbar · 06-30-2012, 06:57 PM

Looks pretty nice! I haven't been over that way yet....we'll add it to the list.

06-13-2012, 04:46 AM	#1
yvon Northeast 111 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,346	South Carter & Carter Dome Saturday morning, june 9 2012, We arrive at the 19 Mile Brook Trail parking lot at 8:00. It is already almost full and we are lucky there is only 3 parking spaces. Just before reaching the parking lot, Annie told me that she would like to see a moose. A minute later, I said "Look to the right, here is your moose" Her wish comes true. And after we passed the moose disappeared. The Nineteen Miles Brook Trail a super nice trail along a superb brook and has a strong current with several superbs falls. Then we take the Carter Dome Trail, which also begins along a brook also. Throughout, there are no views of the surroundings. But the brooks with waterfalls are so beautiful. Reached the summit of South Carter, we have a small trail that leads to a super nice view of Hight and the Wildcats. Then we went around Hight, and to see what path to get to Carter Dome. We arrive on Carter Dome, we are alone but not for long. Then we descend to Carter Notch Hut, we visit it and meet the person in charge. After a few minutes rest one starts toward the parking lot. I think doing this loop clockwise, the way we did, is the best way to do these two peaks or only to do Carter Dome. In summary, a lot of talking and many wonderful encounters on the trail. Especially our meeting with Mike (NH Tramper), with whom we spent a good part of the day. We had, Annie and I, nice and interesting discussions with Mike. And FOR those who wondered why there were so many hikers Quebec Saturday, there were 300 who were there for the 3rd edition of the Challenge Fousderando. All this to raise money a good cause. PHOTOS OF THE DAY __________________ Yvon, Montreal, Quebec, Canada -------------------------------- Les randonnées de Annie et Yvon (Website)

06-19-2012, 08:50 AM	#3
Jay H Ice Cream Time Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pittsfield, MA Posts: 6,793	Nice pics Yvon, guess no pics of the moose? I have gone up 19 mile brook and up Carter Dome when working my way north, I saw a friendly porcupine going towards Carter Hut (maybe he was on a hut to hut trip)... I turned perpendicular to the trail and he waddled by... Jay __________________ Life is a short, warm moment And death is a long cold rest. You get your chance to try in the twinkling of an eye: Eighty years, with luck, or even less. -Pink Floyd

06-30-2012, 06:57 PM	#5
Dunbar Always Serious. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lebanon, NH Posts: 922	Looks pretty nice! I haven't been over that way yet....we'll add it to the list. __________________ Hike Always. http://dunbarsm.wordpress.com

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06-13-2012, 01:33 PM	#2
OnAClearDay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Capital District, NY Posts: 86	Hi Yvon, nice pics. I missed you by a day, being there on Sunday! I added Middle Carter and Hight which both had superb views, but Hight didn't invite for lingering because of the black flies. I then went over to Wildcat A and onto to Wildcat C when I saw it how far 'D' still was and I turned back (I had also started at the 19M TH). Back on 'A' I ran into another 46er who was also a 111er but unfortunately the black flies kept the conversation short. The trails were in great shape though there was one temporary (?) one-plank brook crossing on the 19m trail that was a little unstable and I almost lost my balance (it's on one of your pics too)... Overall a great weekend for hiking... - Peter

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