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Mt. Major
Alton, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Boulder Loop Trail
On my way home after Thanksgiving, I decided to stop by Mt. Major for a quick hike. The weather was perfect for this time of year - just a bit above freezing, low winds, blue sky.
The Boulder Loop Trail (looking up the parking lot, it's the one to the left), is a on the whole a fairly easy hike with a steep section about two thirds of the way up. The last part of the trail is a gradual stroll along ledges overlooking the lake and mountains to the north.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Mt. Major |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Difficult |
Navigation: |
Moderate |
Views: |
Excellent |
Crowds: |
Heavy |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Friday, November 24, 2006 |
Hike Commenced: |
11:01 AM |
Parking Elevation: |
585' |
Destination: |
Mt. Major |
Ascent Commenced: |
11:02 AM at E trailhead |
Summit Reached: |
11:38 AM |
Time Elapsed: |
00:36 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
600' |
Summit Elevation: |
1,786' |
Vertical Gain: |
1,201' |
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Hike Ended: |
12:30 PM |
Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:29 |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,231' |
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Trailhead at the Route 11 parking lot
Looking over Lake Winnipesaukee at the White Mountains from the Mt. Major summit
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 11 West (north in reality) from Alton Bay. Parking lot and trailhead are on the left after the blasted out section of Route 11.
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