Mt. Hale

Location:

Between Franconia and Crawford notches
South of the town of Twin Mountain, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 130 miles
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Parking: at trailhead parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 35
- Route 3 north
- Route 302 east
- Zealand Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 5 miles
Time: 4 hours
Trail: Hale Brook Trail
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 2.2 miles
Vertical: 2300 feet
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Summit:

Overgrown summit with disappearing view
Height: 4054 feet

Winter Accessibility:

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

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