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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.
Looking up the Mt. Major Trail
Looking up the Mt. Major Trail

Route: Boulder Loop, Beeline Trail, Mt. Major Trail, (Mt. Major), Mt. Major Trail

Trails were drying up nicely from the rain. Some of the ledges were still wet and slippery. A few minor mud patches as well. Very nice sunset.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Mt. Major
Length: Moderate
Steepness: Difficult
Navigation: Moderate
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Moderate


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Parking Elevation: 590'
Destination: Mt. Major
Time Elapsed: 00:40
Trailhead Elevation: 600'
Summit Elevation: 1,786'
Vertical Gain: 1,196'
Hike Time Elapsed: 02:59
Hike Vertical Gain: 1,211'


The Boulder Loop Trail trailhead at the back of the Route 11 parking lot
The Boulder Loop Trail trailhead at the back of the Route 11 parking lot

Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee from Mt. Major - Click to enlarge
Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee from Mt. Major

The sunset as seen from Mt. Major - Click to enlarge
The sunset as seen from Mt. Major

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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