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Piper Mountain, Belknap Mountain
Gilford, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Piper Mountain Trail
Route: Piper Mountain Trail, green blazed trail, (Piper Mountain), green blazed trail, Old Piper Trail, White Trail, (Belknap Mountain), Blue Trail, Carriage Road
Trails were wet from the intense rain midday, but starting to dry thanks to clearing skies and strong wind. Temperatures were in the 60s prior to sunset. Some areas of minor mud, as well as running water. Lots of wet ledge.
Strong wind gusts on the fire tower at sunset. Nice display. Mt. Washington view cleared around this time.
Nice jog out in the dark on the gated Carriage Road.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Piper 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 |
| Destination: |
Belknap 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: |
Friday, November 1, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,030' |
| Destination: |
Piper Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:28 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,010' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,044' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,064' |
| Destination: |
Belknap Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:30 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,044' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,382' |
| Vertical Gain: |
592' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:20 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
1,686' |
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The Piper Mountain Trail trailhead on the Carriage Road
Looking at Lake Winnipesaukee from near the summit of Piper Mountain
The Green Trail on the way to Belknap Mountain
Looking at the Sandwich Range, Mt. Washington, and the Ossipee Range from the Belknap Mountain fire tower
The sunset as seen from the Belknap Mountain fire tower
Directions to trailhead: From Route 11A East (from Route 3), take a right on Hoyt Road. Continue down this road as it becomes Belknap Mountain Road. Look for Carriage Road on your left. There is a small parking lot just before the gate. Trailhead is down the road a bit, on the right after a small bridge.
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