Lost Bay State Hiker Assisted Off Iron Mountain In New Hampshire

JACKSON, NH — A hiker from Massachusetts was assisted off Iron Mountain in Jackson on Thursday.

Around 3:30 p.m., New Hampshire Fish and Game was notified that a hiker had gone off trail and was lost while hiking Iron Mountain, according to a report. The hiker was identified as Eileen Centofanti, 62, of Dedham, MA.

Centofanti, officials said, was hiking alone when she realized she was off trail and continued hiking downhill in an attempt to get out of the forest. Cell phone service was also poor in the area — but ultimately, she placed a call for help.

Coordinates were obtained from her call to 911, about a mile from the Iron Mountain Trail.

A conservation officer utilized a gated Forest Service road and hiked to her location. Centofanti was uninjured and was able to hike out under her own power. They reached the officer’s vehicle shortly around 7 p.m.

Fish & Game encouraged hikers to purchase a Hike Safe card at wildnh.com/safe. The card helps support rescue activities.

For safe hiking tips and a list of essential gear, visit hikesafe.com.