Squam Ridge

Location:

North of Squam Lake
West of the town of Center Sandwich, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 80 miles
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Parking: at north trailhead parking area (Sandwich Notch Road)
Spot 2nd car at south trailhead parking area (Route 113)
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 24
- Route 3 east
- Route 113 northeast
- Dinsmore Pond Road
- Sandwich Notch Road
- plus drive to spot 2nd car

Hiking (traverse):

Distance: 12 miles
Time: 8 hours
Trail: Crawford-Ridgepole Trail and Cotton Mtn. Trail
Trail Guide: Squam Trail Guide (a map and guide to hiking trails in the Squam Lakes region published by Squam Lakes Association)

Summit:

Wooded summits with directional ledge views
Height: 2223 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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