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Pine Mountain
Gorham, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up Pine Mountain Road
Route: Pine Mountain Road, Ledge Trail, (Pine Mountain), Pine Mountain Trail, Pine Mountain Road
Almost a week after the bad fall, my knee was still quite problematic. Since Dolly Copp Road wouldn't be open much longer (assuming winter comes soon), I figured it was as good a time as any to check out Pine Mountain.
The road walk to the Ledge Trail junction was pretty tame - a few trees still had some decent colors. Reaching the Ledges Trail, things picked up in pitch a bit, though never more than moderately, save for a few very short sections (a few slabby areas could be tough in wet or icy conditions). The trail soon wrapped around the bottom of some dramatic ledges and cliffs with viewpoints of the Carters, Wildcats, and Northern Presidentials.
Eventually reaching the top of these ledges, there was a very nice viewpoint. Continuing up the trail, it soon reached the highpoint, adjacent to the former fire tower site. While there were no views here, there were additional viewpoints just beyond it, both looking toward Mt. Moriah and adjacent peaks.
Reaching the next trail junction, I took a left and descended to the Horton Center, taking Pine Mountain Road back to the trailhead.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Pine Mountain |
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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: |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
| Hike Commenced: |
4:36 PM |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,645' |
| Destination: |
Pine Mountain |
| Ascent Commenced: |
4:36 PM |
| Summit Reached: |
5:14 PM |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:38 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,645' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,405' |
| Distance: |
1.5 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
850' |
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| Hike Ended: |
6:00 PM |
| Hike Time Elapsed: |
01:24 |
| Hike Distance: |
3.5 miles |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
980' |
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The beginning of Pine Mountain Road off Dolly Copp Road
Looking up the Ledge Trail
Looking at Mt. Moriah from near the summit of Pine Mountain
Directions to trailhead: Take Route 16 north from Pinkham Notch. After passing the entrance to Camp Dodge (on the right), Dolly Copp (Pinkham B) Road will eventually be on the left. Take Dolly Copp Road past the Barnes Field entrance to the Pink Link Trail parking area (left). The beginning of Pine Mountain Road (gated around the corner) is on the right.
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