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East Rattlesnake
Sandwich, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Butterworth Trail
Route: Butterworth Trail, (East Rattlesnake), Ridge Trail, (East Rattlesnake), Butterworth Trail
With mediocre weather and limited time, I went for a quick jog up a somewhat new-to-me trail. Starting at Metcalf Road, I slowly jogged my way up the twisty Butterworth Trail, keeping my eye out for blazes marking many short switchbacks. Due to wet leaves and a lack of energy, I found my progress to be slow on this never overly steep trail.
After reaching the wooded summit, I continued down the Ridge Trail to the viewpoint, from where I had excellent views from the Ossipees to Kearsarge, despite an extended rain event having just moved through.
Once again due to the wet leaves, the descent was a slow jog as well.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
East Rattlesnake |
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Length: |
Easy |
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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: |
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
3:26 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
570' |
| Destination: |
East Rattlesnake |
| Ascent Commenced: |
3:27 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
3:40 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:13 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
575' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,289' |
| Distance: |
.7 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
719' |
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| Hike Ended: |
4:01 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:35 |
| Hike Distance: |
1.6 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
818' |
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The Butterworth Trail trailhead on Metcalf Road
Looking at the Ossipees and Red Hill from the East Rattlesnake vista
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 113 East from Holderness. Shortly after passing the Col Trail, take a right onto Metcalf Road. There is minimal roadside parking within a few hundred feet of the Butterworth Trail trailhead, which will be on the right.
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