Mt. Kearsarge

Location:

East of Lake Sunapee
South of the town of Wilmot Flat, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 70 miles
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Parking: at Winslow State Park (fee)
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north
- Route 89 northwest to Exit 10
- Route 11 east
- Kearsarge Valley Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 3 miles
Time: 3 hours
Trail: Barlow Trail
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide
Trail Map: Mt. Kearsarge Hiking Trails

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 1.6 miles
Vertical: 1100 feet
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Alternate (Easier) Hiking Option:

The summit of Mt. Kearsarge can also be reached from Rollins State Park (fee),
in which case the hike is much easier: about 0.5 miles, 300 feet and 30 minutes.
Driving: Rt 89 Exit 8, Rt 103, Kearsarge Mtn Road.

Summit:

Panoramic view from summit tower
Height: 2930 feet
Wikipedia description: Mount Kearsarge (Merrimack County, New Hampshire)

Winter Accessibility:

Access road (to Winslow State Park) may be closed at night and in winter

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