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Rescue — Mt. Chocorua, Aug 24, 2024

·Mount Chocorua·Brook Trail

28-year-old female hiker from Flatwoods, KY

On August 24, 2024, Katie Harris, 28, became disoriented on Mt. Chocorua and contacted NH Fish and Game for assistance. She was monitored by phone and directed to stay on the Brook Trail, arriving at the trailhead shortly before 9:00 p.m. She was then driven back to the Champney Falls trailhead where her vehicle was parked.

What we can learn

NH Fish and Game reminded hikers that trail markers around summit areas can be sparse and it is important to research and be confident in the chosen route; a full-size paper map is extremely useful to understand how trails are connected.

Contributing factors

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