directions to The Captain

Location:

Southwest of Crawford Notch
West of the town of Bartlett, NH
Southwest of Mt. Carrigain

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 140 miles
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Parking: at trailhead parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 32
- Route 112 east (Kancamagus Highway)
- Bear Notch Road
- Route 302 northwest
- Sawyer River Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 9 miles
Time: 9 hours
Trail: extension of Sawyer River Road, old lumber road and bushwhack
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide
Topo Map: Mount Carrigain NH 24k USGS quadrangle

Summit:

Forested summit, but some views along the way.
Height: 3540 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Access road (Sawyer River Road) may be closed in winter, increasing hike length
Bear Notch Road may be closed in winter, increasing commute time

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