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Mount Chocorua
Albany, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below. "Summit" photos may in fact not be at the actual summit - but instead at the best nearby vista.
Champney Falls Trail to Mt. Chocorua
We embarked on our first hiking venture in the White Mountains via the Champney Falls Trail. Intending to summit with minimal crowds, we bypassed the falls and Three Sisters range and went straight to the Chocorua summit. Surprisingly, there wasn't a single person in sight.
After looking at the panoramic views on Chocorua, we went over each of the Three Sisters. We then took a very icy Champney Falls Cut Off trail back to the Champney Falls Trail, and then detoured down to the Champney and Pitcher Falls.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mount Chocorua |
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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 |
| Destination: |
First Sister |
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Length: |
Difficult |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Middle Sister |
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Length: |
Difficult |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Third Sister |
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Length: |
Difficult |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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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: |
November 22, 2006 |
| Hike Commenced: |
9:09 AM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,260' |
| Destination: |
Mount Chocorua |
| Ascent Commenced: |
9:09 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
10:42 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:33 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,260' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,474' |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,314' |
| Destination: |
First Sister |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:16 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:36 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:20 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,475' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,354' |
| Vertical Gain: |
194' |
| Destination: |
Middle Sister |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:36 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:43 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:07 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,354' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,340' |
| Vertical Gain: |
120' |
| Destination: |
Third Sister |
| Ascent Commenced: |
11:43 AM |
| Summit Reached: |
11:51 AM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:08 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
3,340' |
| Summit Elevation: |
3,240' |
| Vertical Gain: |
50' |
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| Hike Ended: |
1:27 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
4:18 |
| Hike Distance: |
9 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
3,018' |
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Champney Falls Trail trailhead
Mount Chocorua summit, looking north at the Three Sisters and Mt. Washington
First Sister summit, looking north at Middle Sister
Middle Sister Trail
Middle Sister summit, looking south at Lake Chocorua (tucked behind the mountains)
Third Sister summit, looking north at Mount Washington
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 112 West past the visitor center on the right. The Champney Falls Trail pay parking lot and trailhead are around the next curve on the left.
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