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Mt. Major Trail

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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

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Easy: walking with no obstacles and low grades

Easy/Intermediate

Intermediate: 10% grade, small rocks and roots, easy scrambling

Intermediate/Difficult

Difficult: 15% grade, large obstacles, possible scrambling or climbing

Extremely Difficult: 20% grade, 15+" obstacles, many harder sections

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

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

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Easy: walking with no obstacles and low grades

Easy/Intermediate

Intermediate: 10% grade, small rocks and roots, easy scrambling

Intermediate/Difficult

Difficult: 15% grade, large obstacles, possible scrambling or climbing

Extremely Difficult: 20% grade, 15+" obstacles, many harder sections

Mt. Major Trail

1.5 mi 2.4 km

Gilford, NH

All clear

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Dry Muddy Snowy Mostly Dry Some Mud Icy Fallen Trees

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Mount Major Loop 0.3 mi away

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Sep 30, 2018

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Jesse Nye

Jul 7, 2018

Jun 16, 2018

Sunrise hike. Great day.

May 12, 2018

Dan O

Apr 14, 2018

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

Jul 2, 2017

Jason Travassos

Jun 15, 2017

Cat Smehil

Apr 24, 2017

Steep and well fit for a dog. My 100 lb German Shepherd hiked this with ease. 2.7mi

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4.9 from 11 votes

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4.9 from 11 votes

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View before the summit. Wild fresh blueberries along the trail.

View before the summit. Wild fresh blueberries…

View from Mount Major

View from Mount Major

Panorama of Alton Bay, NH

Panorama of Alton Bay, NH

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