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Mt. Hale
Bethlehem, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Firewarden's Trail
Route: North Twin Trail, herd path, Firewarden's Trail, (Mt. Hale), Firewarden's Trail, herd path, North Twin Trail
With limited time and subpar weather moving in, I jogged the North Twin Trail, subsequent herd path, and the lower flats on the Firewarden's Trail, then hiked from there to the summit of Mt. Hale, from where I had views (albeit limited due to the encroaching trees).
I jogged what I could on the descent, though I was forced to walk some parts due to the footbed being obscured by weeds. Nonetheless, I was able to make it back before the rains arrived.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Moderate |
Navigation: |
Moderate |
Views: |
Moderate |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 |
Parking Elevation: |
1,800' |
Destination: |
Mt. Hale |
Time Elapsed: |
01:06 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,800' |
Summit Elevation: |
4,054' |
Vertical Gain: |
2,324' |
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Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:02 |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,394' |
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The North Twin Trail trailhead at the end of Haystack Road
The South and North Twin as seen from Mt. Hale
Directions to trailhead: From Route 302, take Route 3 South. Almost immediately after the Entering White Mountain National Forest, take a left onto Haystack Road. The WMNF fee parking area is at the end of the road, and the North Twin Trail trailhead is at the back of the lot.
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