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The Pinnacle, Lyndeborough Mountain, Rose Mountain
Jaffrey, NH, Troy, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Helen's Trail on the way to The Pinnacle
Route: Helen's Trail, snowmobile trail, (The Pinnacle), snowmobile trails, (Lyndeborough Mountain), snowmobile trails, (Rose Mountain), snowmobile trails, Helen's Trail
Trails were mostly dry and in good shape. Gradual grades and good footing made for great trail jogging.
Multiple nice view angles from The Pinnacle. Took the side road up to Lyndeborough Mountain, which, though ledgy, doesn't have much in way of views due to its topography.
Lots of nice directional views from ledgy Rose Mountain as well, including a good look at the Boston skyline.
The snowmobile trails that connect the peaks are more like old woods roads/old farm roads, rather than the grassy/mucky trails I was expecting. Lots of meandering, though, so I could see where bushwhacking might be preferred (open woods).
Nice trio of peaks...certainly worth it if you live in the area.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
The Pinnacle |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Moderate |
| Destination: |
Lyndeborough Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Easy |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Moderate |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Rose Mountain |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Easy |
|
Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, October 20, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,250' |
| Destination: |
The Pinnacle |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:13 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,250' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,703' |
| Vertical Gain: |
493' |
| Destination: |
Lyndeborough Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:09 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,703' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,650' |
| Vertical Gain: |
90' |
| Destination: |
Rose Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:18 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,650' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,730' |
| Vertical Gain: |
200' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:28 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
933' |
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The Helen's Trail trailhead on Mountain Road
Looking at Crotched Mountain from The Pinnacle
The snowmobile trail between Pinnacle and Lyndeborough
Looking south from Lyndeborough Mountain
The snowmobile trail to Rose Mountain
Looking at the Uncanoonucs from Rose Mountain
Directions to trailhead: From Center Road in Lyndeborough, take Mountain Road north. Shortly after passing over the height of land, the Helen's Trail trailhead will be on the right. There is limited room to park roadside.
Back to Gap Mountain (North Peak) Profile
Back to Gap Mountain (South Peak) Profile
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