For the two weeks the kids are in Shakespeare Camp our hikes are limited to Saturday or Sunday. The weather promised to be less than ideal on Saturday but hikeable. The forecast was for a cloudy day with a 30% chance of isolated showers beginning around 4pm. The showers were due to give way to heavy rain overnight.
The Carters - Middle and South are not known for outstanding views and the trails up via 19 Mile Brook, Carter-Dome and Carter-Moriah are only steep around South Carter. A perfect choice for a limited view day and the threat of rain.
Until 2 pm the day was as promised. We were in the clouds with only an occasional view. At 1:30 pm it began to rain, by 2:30 pm it was raining heavily. The last 1 ½ hours of our hike we were in the heaviest rain we have ever experienced on a hike. We were soaked, but since we had made good time and were not on a steep trail when the rain began or above tree line we were safe. If you hike enough in the Whites sooner or later you will get soaked. Peaks # 40 & 41.
Distance 11.8 miles; Climb 3650 ft; Elevation South Carter 4430 ft; Middle Carter 4610 ft.
