directions to Straightback Mountain

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 Mt. Major trailhead parking lot
(and, for a traverse, spot a car at the Gunstock ski area parking lot)
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 20
- Route 3 northeast
- Route 11 east

Hiking (Belknap Range traverse):

Distance: 12 miles
Time: 8 hours
Altitude gain: 3400 feet
Trails: many (see Dave Roberts' Belknap Range trailmap)
Trail Guide: AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide

Summits:

Good views at several locations along the way
Height: 2382 feet

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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