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Larcom Mountain
Tamworth, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the trail to Larcom Mountain
Route: Larcom Mountain Trail
While the weather forecast had looked poor, things cleared up pretty quickly - not a bad time to do a local hike!
The lower portion of the trail was starting to get some nice fall color - still a few days away from peak. While the upper portion was a bit slippery, the trail was mostly dry and in good shape.
Finally, I had a decent day for views on this peak. The views from the summit stretched toward the Presidentials (in the clouds), while there were also nice views from some of the near-summit ledges. The southeast ledges had great views inside the Ossipees (some slopes past peak foliage, others peak), while some northeast ledges I found featured obstructed views of Silver Lake and other points to the east.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Larcom Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Thursday, October 9, 2008 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:03 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,050' |
| Destination: |
Larcom Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:03 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:35 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:32 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,050' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,093' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,058' |
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| Hike Ended: |
6:22 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:19 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,078' |
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The beginning of the trail on Mountain Road
Looking at Mt. Chocorua from the Larcom Mountain summit
Directions to trailhead: ---Please note, as of Winter 2009, this trailhead is reportedly closed to hikers.--- Take Route 25 west from West Ossipee to South Tamworth. Just after hitting the reduced speed limit, take a left onto Mountain Road. Drive up this road, cross a bridge, then head up to the height of land (apple orchard and a small shack on the right). Just after the height of land and at the south edge of the field that contains the apple orchard, there is a small parking area on the left. The trail starts on the right, following the edge of the field, then entering the woods at the top.
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