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Sunset Hill
Newbury, NH

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

Route: Sunset Hill Trail

The first portion, an old development road, was very smooth and gradual. The trail above that was fairly tame as well. Obstructed views of Mt. Sunapee from near the summit, as well as a narrow directional view toward Kearsarge from a spur below the summit.

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


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Parking Elevation: 1,295'
Destination: Sunset Hill
Time Elapsed: 00:15
Trailhead Elevation: 1,295'
Summit Elevation: 1,820'
Distance: 0.9 mile
Vertical Gain: 525'
Hike Time Elapsed: 00:36
Hike Vertical Gain: 525'


The Sunset Hill Trail trailhead on Chalk Pond Road
The Sunset Hill Trail trailhead on Chalk Pond Road

Trillium
Trillium

Mt. Kearsarge as seen from near the summit of Sunset Hill - Click to enlarge
Mt. Kearsarge as seen from near the summit of Sunset Hill

Topographic map of Sunset Hill


Directions to trailhead: From Newbury, take Route 103A North, then take a right onto Chalk Pond Road. The Sunset Hill Trail trailhead will eventually be on the right.

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