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Mt. Mack, Mt. Klem
Gilmanton, NH, Gilford, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up Orange Trail on the Mack Ridge
Looking up Orange Trail on the Mack Ridge

Route: Red/Blue Trail, Orange Trail, Red/Orange Trail, (Mt. Mack), Red Trail, herd path, (Mt. Klem), herd path, Red Trail, Round Pond Road, Red/Blue Trail

Trails were mostly dry and in good shape. Other than on the roadwalks, we saw very few people on the trails. A nice, quiet area, whereas I suspect nearby peaks like Mt. Major were probably mobbed.

Overcast skies never cleared and views remained hazy, but no rain. Nice foliage colors throughout the hike.


Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Mt. Mack
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Heavy
Destination: Mt. Klem
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Sunday, October 13, 2013
Parking Elevation: 740'
Destination: Mt. Mack
Time Elapsed: 02:00
Trailhead Elevation: 740'
Summit Elevation: 1,945'
Distance: 3.2 miles
Vertical Gain: 1,365'
Destination: Mt. Klem
Time Elapsed: 00:17
Trailhead Elevation: 1,945'
Summit Elevation: 2,001'
Distance: 0.8 mile
Vertical Gain: 266'
Hike Time Elapsed: 04:20
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,741'


The Red-Blue Trail trailhead at Camp Bell
The Red-Blue Trail trailhead at Camp Bell

Looking at Piper and Belknap from near the Mt. Mack summit - Click to enlarge
Looking at Piper and Belknap from near the Mt. Mack summit

The trail between Mt. Mack and Mt. Klem
The trail between Mt. Mack and Mt. Klem

Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee near the Mt. Klem summit - Click to enlarge
Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee near the Mt. Klem summit

Round Pond
Round Pond

Directions to trailhead: From Route 107, take Route 140 east into Gilmanton. Take a left onto Crystal Lake Road, bearing left to stay on it (when Mountain Road goes straight). After passing Crystal Lake, the road turns into Guinea Ridge Road. Take a right next to some cabins onto Manning Lake Road (this is inaccurately labelled as Camp Leo Road and Moulton Road on some maps...the current road sign says Manning Lake Road). There is a small parking area on the left just before reaching the area with the camp buildings. The Red-Blue Trail starts at the bridge just beyond the main building, in the form of a dirt road. When camp is in session, visitors should sign in at the main building.

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