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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 down the Mt. Major Trail
Route: Mt. Major Trail, (Mt. Major), Mt. Major Trail
Other than the normally wet area near the trailhead, the Mt. Major Trail (aka Blue Trail aka Main Trail) was dry and a bit dusty. Nice views with the deep blue lake in the foreground. Leaves are popping out in the lower elevations
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Major |
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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: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
585' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Major |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:28 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
600' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,786' |
| Distance: |
1.75 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,211' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:58 |
| Hike Distance: |
3.5 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,276 |
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The Mt. Major Trail trailhead at the back of the Route 11 parking lot
Looking at the Ossipee Mountains 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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