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Mt. Major Trail

 4.9 (11)
  1. Areas
  2. NH
  3. …Lakes Region
  4. …Alton
  5. Mount Major State Forest
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Length


1.5 Miles 2.4 Kilometers


1,121' 342 m

Ascent

-8' -3 m

Descent

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

1,773' 540 m

High

661' 201 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Extremely popular hike due to its phenomenal views of Lake Winnipesaukee, not too difficult”

— Hiking Project Staff
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Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views

Family Friendly Not too difficult, and always crowded. It is very safe. A lot of families hike this

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Sep 30, 2018
Quartz Dren
Sep 15, 2018
Dan Koeppel
Sep 1, 2018
Jesse Nye
Jul 7, 2018
Luella Benn
Jun 16, 2018
Tawnya Ruby
Sunrise hike. Great day.
May 12, 2018
Dan O
Apr 14, 2018
Curtis George
Jul 21, 2017
Dan Eggars
Great hike and beautiful views! It was packed as always but is normally my go to hike when I can't get up North for a 4k. 3mi
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  4.9 from 11 votes

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in Mount Major State Forest

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in Mount Major State Forest

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in New Hampshire

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View before the summit. Wild fresh blueberries along the trail.
View before the summit. Wild fresh blueberries…
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View from Mount Major
View from Mount Major
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Panorama of Alton Bay, NH
Panorama of Alton Bay, NH
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