South Hale

Location:

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

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 120 miles
Time: 2 hours
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: 10 miles
Time: 7 hours
Trail: Zealand Trail, Lend-A-Hand Trail and bushwhack
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide
Topo Map: South Twin Mountain NH 24k USGS quadrangle

Summit:

Viewless forested summit
Height: 3700 feet

Winter Accessibility:

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

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