How long does it take to climb Mt Kearsarge?

How long does it take to climb Mt Kearsarge?

2.5-3 Hour
Great 2.5-3 Hour Hike! – Mount Kearsarge.

How high is Mount Kearsarge?

895 m
Mount Kearsarge/Elevation

What town is Mt Kearsarge in?

On a very clear day, skyscrapers in the city of Boston 80 miles (130 km) away are visible from the fire tower on the summit. The summit has remained bare since a 1796 forest fire….Mount Kearsarge (Merrimack County, New Hampshire)

Mount Kearsarge
Location	Merrimack County, New Hampshire, U.S.
Topo map	USGS Andover (NH)

Are dogs allowed on Mt Kearsarge?

Mt. Kearsarge located in Warner and Wilton, New Hampshire is a popular dog friendly hike. Accessible by two state parks, it is our family’s tradition to access it by way of Rollins State Park in Warner, NH. The fire tower at the summit is open to the public when staffed, but dogs are not allowed on the tower.

Do you have to pay to hike Mt Kearsarge?

Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. Season passes are available.

How tall is Mount Major?

544 m
Mount Major/Elevation

Can you drive up Mount Kearsarge?

Kearsarge. A 3-1/2 mile long scenic auto road rises from the park entrance through woodlands to the parking and picnic areas.

Is Mount Sunapee open for hiking?

A number of hiking trails are accessible year-round at Mount Sunapee. You may also hike on any of the ski trails during the summer months. Ski trails are off limits for hiking during ski area operation, however, you are allowed to cross ski trails during winter operation to access the state hiking trails.

Is Mt major a hard hike?

Mount Major via Brook and Main Trail Loop is a 3.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Alton Bay, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and snowshoeing and is best used from April until November.

What is the easiest trail up Mount Major?

Mount Major Trail- Marked with blue blazes, this is the quickest way up, but is steep, especially in the last 1/2 mile. Brook Trail- Marked with yellow blazes, this is the least steep and the longest trail.

Can you swim in lake Sunapee?

The 4,085 acre lake at Mt. Sunapee State Park Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings – enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking.

What is lake Sunapee water temperature?

Date: 01Sep2008 Time: 0:00
Air Temperature 26°C 80°F Water Temperature	Wind Speed Direction Light Levels 250 umole/sq. m/sec 23 Watts/sq. ft. Dissolved oxygen 10 mg/L

How to get to the top of Mount Kearsarge?

From the Winslow State Park Picnic Area Parking lot, hike up the Winslow Trail for 1.1 miles until you reach the summit of Mount Kearsarge (reaching a junction with the Barlow Trail just before the summit, which you can take on the way down to make it a loop hike).

Where to hike Mount Kearsarge in New Hampshire?

Hike Mount Kearsarge (South) Mount Kearsarge is a 2,937 foot mountain in Warner and Wilmot, NH. There are 2 state parks located on the mountain: Winslow State Park and Rollins State Park. The summit is all open bare rock due to a forest fire in 1796.

Where do you start on the Kearsage North Trail?

Begin your hike on the Kearsarge North trail where you will pass by a residential area. You will enter the forest, where the steepness increases steadily. Until the summit, the trail stays at a moderate pitch the entire route, with a few good view points once you pop out from the trees.

Is it easy to hike Mt Kearsarge in Winslow?

On paper (aka the map) Mt. Kearsarge in Winslow State Park appears to be an easy, breezy hike perfect for families with young kids. You drive more than halfway up the mountain to reach the trailheads, after all, and there’s a playground adjacent to the parking lot.