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Little Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf
Alexandria, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
A run in the dark to Little Sugarloaf
Route: Elwell Trail, Orange Trail
Trails were dry/frozen with a few very small, avoidable patches of black ice. Some slippery leaves on the steeps. Nice sunrise from Sugarloaf while fog pushed across Newfound Lake.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Little Sugarloaf |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Sugarloaf |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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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, November 25, 2015 |
| Parking Elevation: |
620' |
| Destination: |
Little Sugarloaf |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
620' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,002' |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:12 |
| Distance: |
.7 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
472' |
| Destination: |
Sugarloaf |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,002' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,370' |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:18 |
| Distance: |
1 mile |
| Vertical Gain: |
580' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:20 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,542' |
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The Elwell Trail trailhead
Pre-sunrise colors from near the summit of Little Sugarloaf
Looking up the Elwell Trail on Sugarloaf
The sunrise over Newfound Lake as seen from near the summit of Sugarloaf
The sunrise over Newfound Lake as seen from near the summit of Sugarloaf
Directions to trailhead: From Bristol, take US 3A North, then take a left onto West Shore Road. Continue right on West Shore Road when Caridgan Mountain Road branches off straight. Shortly after passing the Alexandria town line, the Elwell Trail parking lot entrance road will be on the left. The Elwell Trail trailhead is at the corner of this parking lot.
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