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North Twin Mountain
Bethlehem, NH, Franconia, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The North Twin Trail
The North Twin Trail

Route: North Twin Trail, herd path, North Twin Trail, view spur path, (North Twin Mountain)

With the exception of some patches in the elevations, a snow free hike. Hazy views from the vistas due to relatively warm temperatures.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: North Twin Mountain
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Parking Elevation: 1,800'
Destination: North Twin Mountain
Time Elapsed: 02:19
Trailhead Elevation: 1,800'
Summit Elevation: 4,761'
Distance: 4.3 miles
Vertical Gain: 3,111'
Hike Time Elapsed: 4:28
Hike Vertical Gain: 3,261'


The North Twin Trail trailhead at the end of Haystack Road
The North Twin Trail trailhead at the end of Haystack Road

Looking at the Franconia Ridge, Owl's Head, Galehead, and Garfield from near the North Twin summit - Click to enlarge
Looking at the Franconia Ridge, Owl's Head, Galehead, and Garfield from near the North Twin summit

Topographic map of North Twin Mountain - Click to enlarge


Directions to trailhead: From Route 302, take Route 3 South. Almost immediately after the Entering White Mountain National Forest, take a left onto Haystack Road. The WMNF fee parking area is at the end of the road, and the North Twin Trail trailhead is at the back of the lot.

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