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Foss Mountain Trail

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  2. NH
  3. …White Mountain Region
  4. …Eaton
  5. Foss Mountain Tract
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Length


0.5 Miles 0.8 Kilometers


225' 69 m

Ascent

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Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

1,641' 500 m

High

1,417' 432 m

Low

Shared By Ben Croce

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“A short, beginner-friendly hike that leads to incredible 360 degree views of the Mt. Washington Valley. ”

— Ben Croce
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Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Spring · Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly Due to its easy nature and awesome views, the entire family will enjoy this trail.

The access road is a Class 6 road and is closed during the winter season.

Description

This hike takes around 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on your hiking speed. Although it's a very easy hiking trail, it has some of the best views around! Foss Mountain itself is covered with rolling hills of grass and rocks, giving you amazing 360 degree views of the surrounding White Mountains!

Flora & Fauna

This area has great blueberry picking in the Spring!

Contacts

Land Manager: Upper Saco Valley Land Trust

Jul 24, 2018: Pine Hill Community Forest Completion Celebration – Saturday, August 11, 9am-11am

Jun 13, 2018: Shop

May 23, 2018: Considering Climate Change in Land Conservation Workshop Part II—Saturday, June 2nd, 9am

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Jun 22, 2018
Ken Dong
Beautiful for sunset and wild blueberries!
Jun 18, 2017
Ben Croce
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The views wrap provide a good 360º, so make sure to enjoy all directions.
The views wrap provide a good 360º, so make sur…
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View from the top of the Foss Mountain Trail.
View from the top of the Foss Mountain Trail.
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The White Mountains as viewed from the top of the Foss Mountain Trail.
The White Mountains as viewed from the top of t…
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Low plants surround the Foss Mountain Trail.
Low plants surround the Foss Mountain Trail.
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