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Great Hill
Tamworth, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the trail to Great Hill
On my way south, I decided to stop at Great Hill for a quick sunset hike. Since the main route to the summit is groomed for snowmobile use, I was able to bareboot up to the firetower without any issue. Going without a backpack or snowshoes, it was especially easy going. My first time hiking without my foot taped in quite some time, there was some discomfort, but nothing too bad.
The sunset was a decent one - lots of yellows in the sky as the sun set just to the south of Mt. Israel. In addition, there was a nice pink/purple tint to the east. While I was tempted to wait for the near-full moonrise, I had to get going. Nonetheless, another nice sunset hike on Great Hill!
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Great Hill |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, February 9, 2009 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:50 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,020' |
| Destination: |
Great Hill |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:50 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
4:57 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:07 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,025' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,270' |
| Vertical Gain: |
250' |
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| Hike Ended: |
5:23 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:33 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
260' |
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Trailhead to Great Hill summit
Red Hill as seen from the Great Hill fire tower
The sunset adjacent to Mt. Israel as seen from the Great Hill fire tower
Directions to trailhead: Take Great Hill Road from Tamworth Village. Parking area a few miles up once road turns to dirt. Trail to firetower starts at orange gate on uphill side of parking area.
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