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Bog Mountain
Wilmot, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Bog Mountain Trail
Route: Bog Mountain Trail
In hiking Bog Mountain for the first time earlier in the month, it was quickly added to the sunset hike rotation.
Starting from the Stearns Road trailhead, I managed to jog only a few hundred feet, prior to needing to stop and put on Microspikes due to ice. A short while later, I resumed jogging to the summit, generally over dry ground, but nonetheless over some ice as well.
After following the faint herd path to the summit, I returned to the ledges for the beginning of the sunset. While at first it looked like the clouds may obscure it, they ended up contributing to a great display.
After watching the long display, we headed down, needing headlamps for the final fraction of a mile.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Bog Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, November 29, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:48 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,210' |
| Destination: |
Bog Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:31 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:49 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:18 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,205' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,787' |
| Distance: |
1.1 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
602' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:16 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:28 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
637' |
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The Bog Mountain Trail trailhead on Stearns Road
Mt. Sunapee as seen from the Bog Mountain ledges
The sunset as seen from the Bog Mountain ledges
Directions to trailhead: From Wilmot, take Route 4A northwest, then take a right onto Stearns Road. Shortly after passing a boggy area, the Bog Mountain Trail trailhead will be on the right. There is a small pull off for parking on the left, just uphill from the trailhead.
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