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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall

Rescue — Old Bridle Path, Oct 25, 2025

·Old Bridle Path

17-year-old male from Sudbury, MA

The hiker injured his leg after slipping on a wet section of the Old Bridle Path. Fish and Game and Pemi Valley Search and Rescue (over 20 rescuers) carried him by litter to the trailhead at 1:25 a.m. Sunday.

What we can learn

NH Fish and Game urges hikers to be prepared and use caution, noting that days are getting shorter and snow and ice can be encountered at any time; having a light source, proper footwear, and clothing is a must, and packing the 10 Essentials even on a day hike is imperative.

Contributing factors

Inadequate traction
Before you head out: check the forecast, carry the Ten Essentials, leave your plans with someone, and be willing to turn back.

Part of the WMNF Hiker Incident Database. Every entry cites a primary or near-primary source; details are refined as the record is reviewed.