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Mt. Major, Straightback Mountain
Alton, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Bee Line Trail
Route: Boulder Loop, Beeline Trail, Mt. Major Trail, (Mt. Major), Major/Straightback Link, (Straightback Mountain), Major/Straightback Link, (Mt. Major), Brook Trail, Mt. Major Trail
Trails were mostly dry and in good shape. Took the Beeline to get up to the summit without getting slowed down by the descending crowds. Minimal blueberries to be found in heavily traveled areas, but plenty to be found just past the summit heading toward Straightback, as well as tons on Straightback.
Fantastic weather - crisp air, nice breeze, far reaching views, temperatures in the upper 60s/lower 70s.
| 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: |
Moderate |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
Straightback Mountain |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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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: |
Thursday, August 18, 2014 |
| Parking Elevation: |
585' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Major |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:24 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
600' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,786' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,196' |
| Destination: |
Straightback Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:28 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,786' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,890' |
| Distance: |
1.1 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
365' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:43 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,680' |
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The Boulder Loop trailhead at the back of the Route 11 parking lot
Looking at Alton Bay from Mt. Major
Looking back toward Mt. Major while on the Major/Straightback Link trail to Straightback Mountain
Looking south from Straightback Mountain
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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