Mt. Major

Location:

On the south shore of Lake Winnipesaukee
East of the town of Laconia, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 75 miles
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Parking: at roadside parking area
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 20
- Route 3 northeast
- Route 11 east (for about 11 miles)

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 3 miles
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Trail: Mt. Major Trail
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide
Trail Map: posted at the trailhead (see photo)

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 1.5 miles
Vertical: 1200 feet
Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Summit:

Wooded summit with wide view overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee
Height: 1786 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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