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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 down the trail to Great Hill
Wanting to get out on a rainy day, I went for a quick run up to Great Hill. With the fog and drizzle, there wasn't much in way of views from the tower. Of note, the tower had recently been repainted and a new solar panel attached.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Great Hill |
Length: |
Easy |
Steepness: |
Easy |
Navigation: |
Easy |
Views: |
Minimal (due to weather) |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Monday, September 13, 2010 |
Hike Commenced: |
3:12 PM |
Parking Elevation: |
1,020' |
Destination: |
Great Hill |
Ascent Commenced: |
3:12 PM |
Summit Reached: |
3:17 PM |
Time Elapsed: |
00:05 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,025' |
Summit Elevation: |
1,270' |
Vertical Gain: |
250' |
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Hike Ended: |
3:26 PM |
Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:14 |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
260' |
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Trailhead to Great Hill summit
Fog 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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