directions to Bald Cap Mountain

Location:

Above the west side of Evans Notch
Northeast of the town of Gorham, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 150 miles
Time: 3 hours
Parking: at roadside
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 35
- Route 3 north
- Route 115 north
- Route 2 east (to Shelburne, NH)
- Meadow Road north (for 0.9 miles)
- North Road west (for 150 ft)
- Millbrook Road north (for 1.7 miles)
- Austin Brook Trail north (for 0.6 miles; yes, this segment is a drivable road)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 5 miles
Time: 5 hours
Trails: Austin Brook Trail, Dryad Fall Trail and bushwhack
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide
Topo Map: Shelburne NH 24k USGS quadrangle

Summit:

Despite the misleading "Bald Cap" name the summit is wooded and viewless.
Height: 3065 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Access road may be closed in winter, increasing hike length.

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