directions to Brier Hill

Location:

In the Ossipee Mountain Range, north of Lake Winnipesaukee
Northeast of the town of Melvin Village, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 90 miles
Time: 2 hours
Parking: at roadside
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 23
- Route 104 east
- Route 3 north
- Route 25 east (for 10.2 miles)
- Route 109 southeast (for 2.2 miles)
- Route 171 east (for 5.7 miles)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 1 1/2 miles
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Trails: tower maintenance road and snowmobile trails
Trail Guide: FranklinSites.com Hiking Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 3/4 mile
Vertical: 600 feet
Time: 40 minutes

Summit:

Near-summit ledge with fine southwest directional view
Height: 1319 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Roadside parking may be difficult in winter, potentially increasing hike length

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