"The official Winter Solstice was at 4:21am, so this was my first hike in the actual season of winter. With ambient temperatures in the low teens and moderate winds at the base, this was also my coldest hike to date by far. We set off from the Lincoln Trailhead around 10:15am and began heading up the moderately wooded and rocky trail, although after half a mile this turned into a wide and smooth snowmobile trail. This section lasted for about a mile and was mildly sloped for the most part. Following the trapezoidal "Sunapee Ragged Kearsarge Greenway" trail markers, we exited the snowmobile trail to the left and began climbing Baker Ledge. From there we followed a 0.15 mile out-and-back to an overlook. It was quite cloudy and we had maybe 10 miles of visibility, but we could make out the ski trails of Mt. Sunapee. Returning to the Lincoln Trail, the elevation took a brief dip and we entered a rocky gulch that had a few stream crossings. The streams were frozen over but not to the point that we could walk across the ice, so we stuck to rock-hopping. After the gulch, the trail begins to pick up in elevation as it winds around Black Mountain. The previous day's storm added an aesthetica..." — JCalautti • Dec 21, 2024

"After an afternoon historical guided walk at the Monson Center, I headed over to this FireTower since it was a terrific sunny day. I was interested to see what changes had occurred since my last visit 4 years ago. Wow. The FireTower is undergoing an upgrade, mainly to the steps as far as I could tell through the plastic wrap. Oh well. No views today." — SteveM_StickMan • Oct 10, 2024

"Started very early this morning in a light, cold drizzle. Started up the Barlow trail vary carefully since the trail was wet, mossy granite rocks and there was a layer of fallen leaves over it. Some nice views from some of the overlooks just below the summit, but the summit itself was windy, cold and in the clouds." — rjnick • Oct 5, 2024

"Parked At Upper Carriage Road My 4th Hike In the Belknap Range, Hiked Belknap Mountain 2383ft ~ Went Up the Red Trail, which was a Leisurely Hike Up, Some Rocks, but nothing hard other than some Slippery Rocks from the Rain the Night before. Went Up to the Fire Tower at the Summit.Got to climb up the Fire Tower and see some Incredible Views of the Mountains and the Lake!!! And Then Went Down the White Trail - wasnt Hard, just some Slippery Rocks after the Rain the night before, and some Rocky parts nothing too Hard On the Way Down the White Trail had a Really nice View of the Lake to Old Piper which had another awesome view of the Mountains, and continued the Hike Down Looped back Up to Upper Carriage Road. And Went to Waynes Overlook which had a Nice View Of the Mountains Before Heading Back to the Car at the Upper Carriage Road Parking Lot!!!" — Rclara9 • Sep 1, 2024

"I Would Say Lower Carriage Road could use Better Signage Showing Belknap Mountain is up the Road. And When I got to the Carriage Road Area, I wasn't positive you could drive up it or where it led to. But then Realized you could drive up and it led to the Upper Carriage Road Parking Lot where the Belknap Trails are. The White Trail is about Halfway Up and there's a Staircase, you can easily drive by it, not knowing. I Attempted to Hike the Green Trail, until I came to an Overgrown Part that had me in a Circle and I couldn't figure out where the Trail Led... :( So I Hiked Back Down. Then I Tried Going Up The Red Trail. The Red Trail was way easier to navigate, and was much more enjoyable. I didn't get to Summit, but did get in a Mini Test Hike to Scope out a Mountain, Try out my New Hiking Poles, and see how my Feet Felt with Healing Blisters and make sure my Bruised Toenail could Handle a Hike ---- Both Did well!!! :) <3" — Rclara9 • Jul 4, 2024