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Red Hill
Moultonborough, NH

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

Looking down the Red Hill Trail

Route: Red Hill Trail

Wanting to avoid mud and snow again, I decided to hike Red Hill after work. What a difference from two weeks ago! There was basically no snow or mud to be found anywhere!

It was a clear day again, temperatures in the 60s. Unlike the day before, the haze was held back a bit, allowing for blue sky into the late afternoon.

Upon arriving at the summit, I was welcomed into the cab by the ranger - and was the first person this year to sign the log book. The ranger was very friendly and (obviously) knew the surrounding topography quite well. According to him, Winnipesaukee had finally completely thawed the day before.



Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Red Hill
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Moderate
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Hike Commenced: 3:36 PM
Parking Elevation: 635'
Destination: Red Hill
Ascent Commenced: 3:36 PM
Summit Reached: 4:13 PM
Time Elapsed: 00:37
Trailhead Elevation: 640'
Summit Elevation: 2,033'
Distance: 1.7 miles
Vertical Gain: 1,398'
Hike Ended: 4:58 PM
Hike Time Elapsed: 01:22
Hike Distance: 3.4 miles
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,408'



Red Hill Trail trailhead


Looking southeast at Mt. Rowe and Belknap Mountain




Directions to trailhead: Take Red Hill Road north from Route 25 near Center Harbor. Parking area and trailhead are on the right shortly after passing Sibley Road on the left.

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