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Mt. Hayes
Shelburne, NH, Gorham, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Centennial Trail
Route: Centennial Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, (Mt. Hayes), Mahoosuc Trail, (south ledges), Mahoosuc Trail, (Mt. Hayes), Mahoosuc Trail, Centennial Trail
Having wanted to revisit Mt. Hayes for awhile, I found a decent afternoon to do so.
The Centennial Trail up to Mt. Hayes East was generally pretty gradual, though there were a few brief steeper areas. One short area of ledge seemed like it could be a bit difficult if wet or icy.
Mt. Hayes East was a neat, ledgy peak with limited treetop views. Beyond there, the trail dropped into a col, the climbed back up to the Mahoosuc Trail. Heading south, there was decent, though hazy view to the west. Soon thereafter, I reached the viewless summit of Mt. Hayes. With some daylight remaining, I continued south, eventually reaching the southern viewpoint, where I had hazy, but awesome views.
For the return trip, I did some jogging on the lower Centenniel Trail, as to get to the trailhead just before the sunset.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hayes |
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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: |
Monday, August 30, 2010 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:22 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
750' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Hayes |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:22 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
5:45 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
750' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,555' |
| Distance: |
3.3 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,005' |
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| Hike Ended: |
7:27 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
03:05 |
| Hike Distance: |
7.2 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,370' |
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The Centennial Trail trailhead
Mushrooms on the Centennial Trail
Looking at Pinkham Notch, surrounded by the Carters and Presidentials, from the southern ledges of Mt. Hayes
Directions to trailhead: Take US 2 East from Gorham. Take a left onto North Road. After crossing the river adajcent to the first dam, take a left onto Hogan Road. Shortly down this road, there will be a small parking area on the left and the Centennial Trail trailhead on the right.
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