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Iron Mountain
Jackson, NH, Bartlett, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking across the fields near the beginning of the Iron Mountain Trail
Looking across the fields near the beginning of the Iron Mountain Trail

With a few minutes to spare while in North Conway, I headed up to Jackson to Iron Mountain.

I was able to jog much of the Iron Mountain Trail, though I opted to walk the steep, eroded middle portion.

While there wasn't much to see from the summit, there were decent views from the viewpoints prior to it. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time to head to the awesome southern ledges.


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


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Hike Commenced: 6:31 PM
Parking Elevation: 1,910'
Destination: Iron Mountain
Ascent Commenced: 6:31 PM
Summit Reached: 6:47 PM
Time Elapsed: 00:16
Trailhead Elevation: 1,910'
Summit Elevation: 2,726'
Distance: 0.8 mile
Vertical Gain: 826'
Hike Ended: 7:16 PM
Hike Time Elapsed: 00:45
Hike Vertical Gain: 846'


The Iron Mountain Trail trailhead
The Iron Mountain Trail trailhead

Looking at the Doubleheads and points north from one of the viewpoints below the summit of Iron Mountain - Click to enlarge
Looking at the Doubleheads and points north from one of the viewpoints below the summit of Iron Mountain

Topographic map of Iron Mountain - Click to enlarge


Directions to trailhead: Take Route 16 North past the first covered bridge in Jackson. Almost immediately after, take a left onto Green Hill Road. Continue up this road, eventually bearing left onto a somewhat rough dirt Iron Mountain Road. There is a parking lot at the top of this road on the right hand side. Trailhead is just after, on the left.

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