Whaleback

Location:

North of the Kancamagus Highway
East of the town of Lincoln, NH

Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):

Distance: 100 miles
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Parking: at roadside
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 32
- Route 112 east (Kancamagus Highway)

Hiking (round trip to Whaleback and South Whaleback):

Distance: 6 miles
Time: 6 hours
Trails: Old Osseo Trail and bushwhack
Trail Guide: Old Osseo Trail website writeup
Topo Maps: Lincoln and Mount Osceola NH 24k USGS quadrangles

Summits:

South Whaleback has a viewless wooded summit; but there are ledge views from Whaleback Mountain
Heights: 3060 feet (South Whaleback); 3586 feet (Whaleback)

Winter Accessibility:

Available year round

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