directions to Piper Mountain

Location:

West of Lake Winnipesaukee
East of the town of Laconia, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 70 miles
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Parking: in trailhead parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 20
- Route 3 northeast
- Route 11A east
- Belknap Mountain Road
- Belknap Carriage Road

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 2 miles
Time: 1 hour
Trails: White Trail and Old Piper Trail
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 0.9 mile
Vertical: 400 feet
Time: 35 minutes

Summit:

Directional view from summit ledge
Height: 2030 feet

Winter Accessibility:

The access road (Belknap Carriage Road) may be closed in winter (and at night), extending the hike length.

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