directions to Mount Deception

Location:

Above Crawford Notch
East of the town of Twin Mountain, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 120 miles
Time: 2 hours
Parking: at roadside
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 35
- Route 3 north
- Route 302 east
- Old Cherry Mountain Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 4 miles
Time: 5 hours
Trail: bushwhack
Trail Guide: none
Topo Map: Mount Washington NH 24k USGS quadrangle

Summit:

East Peak is a viewless summit, but there is a directional view from West Peak
Height: 3671 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Access road (Cherry Mountain Road) may be closed in winter, increasing hike length

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