joseyinnet - Sep 3, 2023 5:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2023
Well worth it
Went to Mt Isolation from Glen Boulder. Great views at the peak, along with lovely views all along the ridge line.
technicolorNH - Dec 6, 2015 11:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2015
Lives up to its name
I took the Rocky Branch Trail and it was a long approach on trails that could have been better laid out. Three hours and forty seven minutes up and two hours and fifty minutes down. I overtook a dad and daughter team on the ascent up but they definitely outpaced me on the descent. Roughly ten other guys on the trail, which was a wet, muddy mess in many spots. Really nice views from the top.
Flanders - Dec 27, 2014 3:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2014
Trudge
Wouldn't have done this one if it wasn't on the list - was a long slog with little reward.
Brian Jenkins - Oct 6, 2014 2:27 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2014
Boggy
Summit #3 of the trip. Very puddle-filled. I'm not sure why the trail wasn't built three feet to either side of the brook where it's higher ground and not all water. Nice open summit though.
LDuszer - Aug 3, 2014 7:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
Wet, wooded slog via Rocky Branch to Isolation Trail to Davis Path
Made my way to Mt. Isolation via the Rocky Branch Trail to the Isolation Trail to the Davis Path and then up the Isolation Spur and returned via the same route. Took me just under 6.5 hours to finish. Most of the trails were full of wet, mossy rocks, so the going was slow even though the grades were never difficult. The summit was socked in by an approaching rain cloud, so views were limited. Still had fun and enjoyed the river crossings and moose track sightings.
JRaphaelson - Jun 8, 2014 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2014
Glen Boulder
Tough but fun hike with lots of elevation gains and lots of views.
Kristin5berry - Jun 20, 2011 10:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2011
Ahhhh
Finallllyyyy, put this one off for so long
TLP - Sep 3, 2009 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2009
forgot the camera
which was a shame because it really was a nice day out. I think I made good time reaching the summit, but going back took me longer! My route was the Glen Boulder trail to the Davis Path. It was pretty muddy, and it sucks when you're hiking uphill on your way "down." Isolation does have some fine views though.
Grampahawk - Oct 22, 2008 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1990
Thirsty
Took the Glen Boulder trail to Davis Path. My buddy didn't want to carry too much water and only brought one liter. I had 2. He figured to fill up along the trail, but after passing up a few streams early on, everything else was non-existant or bone dry. It ws really hot and we were dying for water by the end of the trip. So take plenty. Better views than expected from the top though.
Tahawus - Aug 12, 2008 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
Mount Isolation
Climbed with Washington via the Davis Path from Lakes of the Clouds. Encountered some brief 60-mile-an-hour winds while traversing the Boott Spur. Beautiful remote summit with great views of Washington and the Southern Presidentials. If there's one 4000' in New Hampshire that lives up to its name this is it!
BSinc - Jun 16, 2008 11:25 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2008
#48
Made the hike in from Glen Boulder and spent the night. Beautiful sunset and an even better sunrise. Finally #48
Sam Page - Apr 20, 2008 12:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1987
Probably not again
I do not remember the exact date. My dad dragged me up this on his quest to get us both up all the NH 4000 footers by the time I was 16. I do remember seeing someone's camping gear (sans someone) scattered trailside as if someone had discarded it all in a rage (which is not out of the question).
eric-griz - Dec 1, 2007 10:13 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2001
Great Hike
Made it up and down the mountain, then went into Gorham for a much needed shower (and TV watching)!
Enapai - Oct 10, 2007 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
Route Climbed: Rockey Branch/Isolation/Davis
Had great LOCAL views of the pine trees, summit cairn, and clouds. The yellow foliage on the way up was outstanding and made up for the lack of views. I can come here to this page to see what I missed.
joberly - Aug 23, 2007 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
Great peak!
Great climb! Did this hike via Dry River trail, Davis Path, and out via Isolation Trail.
thelisa - Aug 10, 2007 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2003
Well named!
We made a 19-mile loop to get this one peak but the views really paid off.
Route Climbed: Glen Boulder to Boot Spur and out to isolation Date Climbed: October 1999
High winds and a non-typical approach with heavy packs made this an interesting hike. It's a long way using this approach, and you are actually far higher on Boott spur then on isolation but cool none the less. Isolation summit is, like the name suggests, isolated. It sits above the dry river wilderness and you can't see too many man made objects.
joseyinnet - Sep 3, 2023 5:44 am Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2023
Well worth itWent to Mt Isolation from Glen Boulder. Great views at the peak, along with lovely views all along the ridge line.
technicolorNH - Dec 6, 2015 11:16 pm Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2015
Lives up to its nameI took the Rocky Branch Trail and it was a long approach on trails that could have been better laid out. Three hours and forty seven minutes up and two hours and fifty minutes down. I overtook a dad and daughter team on the ascent up but they definitely outpaced me on the descent. Roughly ten other guys on the trail, which was a wet, muddy mess in many spots. Really nice views from the top.
Flanders - Dec 27, 2014 3:26 pm Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2014
TrudgeWouldn't have done this one if it wasn't on the list - was a long slog with little reward.
Brian Jenkins - Oct 6, 2014 2:27 am Date Climbed: Sep 28, 2014
BoggySummit #3 of the trip. Very puddle-filled. I'm not sure why the trail wasn't built three feet to either side of the brook where it's higher ground and not all water. Nice open summit though.
LDuszer - Aug 3, 2014 7:37 pm Date Climbed: Aug 2, 2014
Wet, wooded slog via Rocky Branch to Isolation Trail to Davis PathMade my way to Mt. Isolation via the Rocky Branch Trail to the Isolation Trail to the Davis Path and then up the Isolation Spur and returned via the same route. Took me just under 6.5 hours to finish. Most of the trails were full of wet, mossy rocks, so the going was slow even though the grades were never difficult. The summit was socked in by an approaching rain cloud, so views were limited. Still had fun and enjoyed the river crossings and moose track sightings.
JRaphaelson - Jun 8, 2014 11:37 am Date Climbed: Jun 7, 2014
Glen BoulderTough but fun hike with lots of elevation gains and lots of views.
Kristin5berry - Jun 20, 2011 10:06 pm Date Climbed: Jun 20, 2011
AhhhhFinallllyyyy, put this one off for so long
TLP - Sep 3, 2009 10:02 am Date Climbed: Aug 4, 2009
forgot the camerawhich was a shame because it really was a nice day out. I think I made good time reaching the summit, but going back took me longer! My route was the Glen Boulder trail to the Davis Path. It was pretty muddy, and it sucks when you're hiking uphill on your way "down." Isolation does have some fine views though.
Grampahawk - Oct 22, 2008 4:04 pm Date Climbed: Jul 20, 1990
ThirstyTook the Glen Boulder trail to Davis Path. My buddy didn't want to carry too much water and only brought one liter. I had 2. He figured to fill up along the trail, but after passing up a few streams early on, everything else was non-existant or bone dry. It ws really hot and we were dying for water by the end of the trip. So take plenty. Better views than expected from the top though.
Tahawus - Aug 12, 2008 1:37 pm Date Climbed: Jun 26, 2007
Mount IsolationClimbed with Washington via the Davis Path from Lakes of the Clouds. Encountered some brief 60-mile-an-hour winds while traversing the Boott Spur. Beautiful remote summit with great views of Washington and the Southern Presidentials. If there's one 4000' in New Hampshire that lives up to its name this is it!
BSinc - Jun 16, 2008 11:25 am Date Climbed: Jun 13, 2008
#48Made the hike in from Glen Boulder and spent the night. Beautiful sunset and an even better sunrise. Finally #48
Sam Page - Apr 20, 2008 12:16 am Date Climbed: Jul 15, 1987
Probably not againI do not remember the exact date. My dad dragged me up this on his quest to get us both up all the NH 4000 footers by the time I was 16. I do remember seeing someone's camping gear (sans someone) scattered trailside as if someone had discarded it all in a rage (which is not out of the question).
eric-griz - Dec 1, 2007 10:13 am Date Climbed: Sep 2, 2001
Great HikeMade it up and down the mountain, then went into Gorham for a much needed shower (and TV watching)!
Enapai - Oct 10, 2007 8:21 pm Date Climbed: Oct 10, 2007
Route Climbed: Rockey Branch/Isolation/DavisHad great LOCAL views of the pine trees, summit cairn, and clouds. The yellow foliage on the way up was outstanding and made up for the lack of views. I can come here to this page to see what I missed.
joberly - Aug 23, 2007 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2007
Great peak!Great climb! Did this hike via Dry River trail, Davis Path, and out via Isolation Trail.
thelisa - Aug 10, 2007 7:14 pm Date Climbed: Jul 3, 2003
Well named!We made a 19-mile loop to get this one peak but the views really paid off.
royswkr - Apr 23, 2006 7:20 pm Date Climbed: Jul 10, 1976
Did a longer loop up Dry River the next dayLoop via Rocky Branch S, Isolation E, Davis Path, and Stairs Col Trail with side trip to E Stairs
Matt Worster - Mar 30, 2006 1:40 am
summer campstayed at the Rocky Branch 2 shelter.
giggy - Dec 30, 2005 1:43 pm
Route Climbed: davis path from jericho rd Date Climbed: 2005 summervery scenic
Seth Maciejowski - Oct 18, 2005 10:12 am
Route Climbed: Glen Boulder to Boot Spur and out to isolation Date Climbed: October 1999High winds and a non-typical approach with heavy packs made this an interesting hike. It's a long way using this approach, and you are actually far higher on Boott spur then on isolation but cool none the less. Isolation summit is, like the name suggests, isolated. It sits above the dry river wilderness and you can't see too many man made objects.