Hikers stranded after underestimating ‘most difficult’ trail in White Mountains
Two hikers underestimated the difficulty of a trail in the White Mountains and became stranded, New Hampshire officials said.
Rescuers spoke to the pair over the phone before 7 p.m. July 15 as they were stuck in “steep terrain” on a Mt. Washington trail, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said in a July 16 news release.
It was hours before the hikers could be reached, officials said.
At about 9 p.m. rescuers climbed into a ravine and got to the hikers 40 minutes later, according to officials.
Using climbing harnesses, ropes and helmets, the duo was helped back up the mountain and arrived safely at about 11 p.m., officials said.
“The Huntington Ravine Trail is considered to be the most difficult hiking trail in the White Mountains,” officials said in the release. “Hikers are reminded to heed warnings as they are there for a reason.”
