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Belknap Mountain 
Gilford, NH 
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below. 
  
A recently rebuilt stretch of the Red Trail
  
Route: Blue Trail, Red Trail, (Belknap Mountain), Red Trail, Blue Trail
  
Trail was mostly dry with the normal subpar ledges up high. Chilly weather kept the black flies away. Nice sunset from the tower.
  
| Hike Ratings |  
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Getting To Trailhead: | 
Easy |  
| Destination: | 
Belknap Mountain |  
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Length: | 
Easy |  
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Steepness: | 
Difficult |  
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Navigation: | 
Easy |  
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Views: | 
Excellent |  
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Crowds: | 
Minimal |  
 
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| Hike Stats |  
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Date Hiked: | 
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 |  
| Parking Elevation: | 
1,670' |  
| Destination: | 
Belknap Mountain |  
| Trailhead Elevation: | 
1,710' |  
| Summit Elevation: | 
2,382' |  
| Vertical Gain: | 
677' |  
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| Hike Vertical Gain: | 
722' |  
 
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The Blue Trail trailhead
  
 
 
Mt. Washington as seen from the Belknap Mountain fire tower
  
 
 
The sunset as seen from the Belknap Mountain fire tower
  
Directions to trailhead:  From Route 11A East (from Route 3), take a right on Hoyt Road. Continue down this road as it becomes Belknap Mountain Road.  Eventually, take a left onto the Carriage Road.  In season, one can drive up the road (gate locked at 6 PM) and park in the upper parking lot.  The Red Trail trailhead is located beyond the garage near the parking lot.
  
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