2 stranded hikers rescued from Mount Washington

Two stranded hikers were rescued late Tuesday night from Mount Washington in New Hampshire after being stranded, officials said.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department responded to a report received around 7 p.m. Tuesday about two hikers who were stuck in “steep terrain” on the Huntington Ravine Trail, according to a press release.

The hikers were stranded on high ledges, officials said, and needed assistance in safely moving. The hikers were told to shelter in place for two to three hours until rescuers could reach them.

The pair, hailing from Quebec, Canada, had read a description of the trail prior to their hike, but underestimated its difficulty, the department said.

Almost three hours later, rescuers from numerous organizations met the hikers around 9:40 p.m. and put them in climbing harnesses and helmets, according to a press release.

They assisted the two hikers up the mountain and the group arrived safely at Mt. Washington Auto Road at 10:47 p.m., officials said.

Fish and game officials said that the Huntington Ravine Trail is considered to be the most difficult hiking trail in the White Mountains, and reminded hikers to “heed warnings.”

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