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Smarts Mountain
Lyme, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.

Looking down the Ranger Trail
Route: Ranger Trail, Lambert Ridge Trail, (Smarts Mountain), Lambert Ridge Trail
The Ranger Trail was not enjoyable - mud, slippery ledge slabs, and minimal redeeming qualities. The Lambert Ridge Trail outclasses it, even with the ups and downs, thanks to the great views.
Hike Ratings |
Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
Destination: |
Smarts Mountain |
Length: |
Moderate |
Steepness: |
Difficult |
Navigation: |
Moderate |
Views: |
Excellent |
Crowds: |
Minimal |
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Hike Stats |
Date Hiked: |
Monday, August 22, 2011 |
Parking Elevation: |
1,110' |
Destination: |
Smarts Mountain |
Time Elapsed: |
01:21 |
Trailhead Elevation: |
1,110' |
Summit Elevation: |
3,238' |
Vertical Gain: |
2,298' |
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Hike Time Elapsed: |
02:52 |
Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,668' |
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The Ranger Trail trailhead
Looking at Mt. Moosilauke from the Smarts Mountain fire tower.

The Lambert Ridge Trail

Directions to trailhead: From Route 25A, take Route 10 South toward Lyme. Take a left onto Dorchester Road (may also be signed as Lyme Center Road). Bear left onto a dirt road (still Dorchester Road) when the Dartmouth Skiway is visible to the right. The Lambert Ridge-Ranger Trail parking area and trailhead will be a few minutes up the dirt road on the left, just before crossing a brook.
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