Micro spikes required,, the gain is 895,, I just at did this hike in December, there was more snow ,, that rain did a number on the snow on the mountain,,water is required for you to bring ,,we will stop for regrouping and water break , rest stop ,, moderate pace ,,, hopefully it will be a great view with no clouds ,, all trails calls this hike 3.1 miles,,,,, we will be meeting at Crawford Notch Train station, that location next to AMC Highland Center on 302