RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARLost
Rescue — Frankenstein Cliff, Oct 9, 2023
·Frankenstein Cliff·Frankenstein Cliff Trail
Two 24-year-old female hikers from Massachusetts · party of 2
On October 9, 2023, two hikers became off-trail on the Frankenstein Cliff Trail and were unable to reacquire the trail. They were not equipped with lights. Conservation officers and volunteers located them at approximately 9:50 p.m., provided lights, and escorted them back to the trailhead unharmed.
What we can learn
Hikers should always familiarize themselves with the area and equip themselves with the 10 basic essentials, including flashlights and headlamps, and should not rely solely on cell phones.
Contributing factors
No headlampOff trail