Several hikers had to be rescued in separate incidents during the busy Labor Day Weekend in New Hampshire.
In one incident, an Army National Guard helicopter was used to rescue a hiker who suffered a severe head and neck injury after a fall in New Hampshire on Monday. You can read about that rescue here.
The following is information on several other hiker rescues that took place in New Hampshire this weekend.
Injured Hiker On Cardigan
On Saturday, September 5, just before 11 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers received a report of an injured hiker on the Clark Trail in Orange. The hiker had reportedly suffered a lower-leg injury and could not bear weight.
Canaan Fire-Rescue along with members of Grafton and Enfield Fire Departments had responded to the West Ridge Trailhead. They were soon joined by conservation officers and volunteers from the Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team. The first rescuers arrived with the injured hiker just after midnight and were able to stabilize the injury.
By 1:15 a.m., more rescuers and the recue litter arrived on scene, and by 1:35 a.m., the rescue party started towards the trailhead 1.5 miles away. The rescue was hampered by steady rain which caused slippery conditions.
They arrived at the trailhead at 4:00 a.m. Canaan Fire-Rescue transported the injured hiker to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.
The 47-year-old hiker had reportedly been on a night hike of Mount Cardigan with friends and family when a slip and fall occurred resulting in an injury to his lower leg. A member of the hiking party was able to call 911.
Officials said the hikers were well prepared for a night hike and complete this hike frequently.
Rescue On Monadnock
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, conservation officers received a report of an injured hiker on Mount Monadnock.
Monadnock State Park staff were able to quickly access the hiker and render aid. Additional park staff, multiple conservation officers, members of the Upper Valley Wilderness Response Team, and good Samaritans arrived on scene to help.
The 53-year-old hiker had reportedly suffered a serious but non-life-threatening injury near the summit of the mountain. Rescuers worked to carry the hiker to the base of the mountain and arrived at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Officials said the hiker and her hiking companions were well prepared for a day of hiking on the mountain.
Injured Hiker On Osceola
At around 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, conservation officers were notified of an injured hiker close to the summit of Mount Osceola.
The 57-year-old hiker was reportedly descending from the summit of Mount Osceola when he slipped on a mucky section of the trail and sustained an injury. The hiker’s family called 911. Other hikers on the trail were able to help stabilize the injury and guide the hiker’s family back down to the trailhead while he awaited rescue. Due to the location of the injured party, a call to Fish and Game was placed.
Upon notification, conservation officers and members of the Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team responded to the location. Given the rocky mountain terrain, the hiker was carried back down to the trailhead, where he returned to his family and personal vehicle for transport back to his home. He said he would seek medical care at an emergency care clinic the following day.
Hiker Assisted On The Jewell Trail
On Monday, September 7, 2026, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Fish and Game was notified by New Hampshire State Police Dispatch of a hiker struggling to make it down the Jewell Trail. The initial call had come in from a third party, but then a second call came in from the hiker’s wife, who was with her husband, and called 911 requesting assistance.
The 58-year-old hiker was reportedly descending the trail with his wife and daughter. Due to a medical condition, he was having trouble continuing down the trail.
Two conservation officers were sent to assist the hiker. In addition, the hiker’s brother drove up from several hours away to render assistance in getting his brother down the mountain.
At 12:40 a.m., the conservation officers reached the hiker. With support and motiviation from his brother, he was able to start moving, and with assistance from the group he was able to make steady progress down the trail. After several hours, the hiker made it to the Base Station parking lot at 3:20 a.m.
