Zealand Mtn.
Location:
Between Franconia and Crawford notches
South of the town of Twin Mountain, NH
Driving (one way from Nashua, NH):
Distance: 130 miles
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Parking: at trailhead parking lot
Roads:
- Everett Turnpike north
- Route 93 north to Exit 35
- Route 3 north
- Route 302 east
- Zealand Road
Hiking (round trip):
Distance: 12 miles
Time: 8 hours
Trail: Zealand Trail and Twinway
Trail Guide: AMC White Mountain Guide
Hiking (one way, up to the summit):
Distance: 5.8 miles
Vertical: 2400 feet
Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Summit:
Viewless forested summit, but fine ledge view from Zeacliff
Height: 4260 feet
Winter Accessibility:
Access road (Zealand Road) may be closed in winter, increasing hike length
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