Mt. Shaw

Location:

On the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, near Castle of the Clouds
East of the town of Moultonborough, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 90 miles
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Parking: at roadside
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 23
- Route 104 east
- Route 25 northeast
- Route 109 southeast
- Route 171 east

Hiking (round trip):

Distance: 7 miles
Time: 5 hours
Trails: Mt. Shaw Trail, Black Snout Trail and High Ridge Trail
Trail Map & Guide: Hiking Trails of the Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area available from the Lakes Region Conservation Trust

Hiking (one way, up to the summit):

Distance: 3.5 miles
Vertical: 2300 feet
Time: 2 hours 55 minutes

Summit:

Wooded summit with ledge directional views
Height: 2990 feet
Wikipedia description: Mount Shaw

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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