Garfield Ridge

Location:

Northeast of Franconia Notch
East of the town of Franconia, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 110 miles
Time: 2 hours
Parking: at trailhead parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north
- Route 3 north
- Gale River Loop Road

Hiking (round trip over both peaks):

Distance: 11 miles
Time: 8 hours
Trail: Gale River Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail and bushwhack
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide
Topo Map: South Twin Mountain NH 24k USGS quadrangle

Summit:

East Peak has a ledge outlook with a wide view
Height: 3590 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Access road (Gale River Loop Road) may be closed in winter, increasing hike length

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