Go North 9er Challenge

It wasn’t until about June that I found out about the Go North 9er challenge. I was shocked that I didn’t know about this already. It started in May of this year and challenges hikers to summit 9 peaks between Vermont and New Hampshire. I had already done many of them, but didn’t count as the challenge started May 2020. So I’ve set out to redo the ones I've done and conquer the ones I haven’t.

Start out by visiting the Go North 9er Challenge website and register for the challenge. At the end of the challenge you receive a certificate, sticker and patch so everyone will know you had it in you to complete all 9 peaks. Your name will also be added to the Go North 9er member roster. Start your adventure by clicking here. Don't forget to take a selfie at each summit :)

The 9 Peaks:

North & South Percy - North Stratford N.H.

Distance: 5.5 miles out and back. Both peaks combined.

Rating: Hard

North Percy

South Percy

Sugarloaf Mountain - North Stratford N.H.

Distance: 5.3 miles

Rating: Hard

Sugarloaf Mountain

Monadnock Mountain - Canaan, VT

Distance: 5.6 miles

Rating: Moderate

Monadnock Mountain

Middle Mountain - Alternate Hike - West Stewartstown, VT

Distance: 7.4 miles

Rating: Moderate

Middle Mountain Summit

Mount Magalloway - Pittsburg, N.H.

Distance: 2.2 miles

Rating: Easy - Moderate

Mount Magalloway

Brousseau Mountain - Averill, VT

Distance: 3.8 miles (parked 1 mile from trailhead)

Rating: Easy-Moderate

Brousseau Mountain

Averill Mountain - Averill, VT

Distance: 1.4 miles

Rating: Easy

Averill Mountain

Gore Mountain - West Stewartstown, VT

Distance: 8.1 miles

Rating: Moderate

Gore Mountain Trail

Table Rock - Colebrook, N.H.

Distance: 1.7 miles

Rating: Easy

Table Rock

"Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up." - Tyler Knott