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Appalachian Trail: Pinkham Notch to Grafton Notch
A beautiful segment of the AT, summiting the final 4,000-footers in New Hampshire before heading into Maine.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 72 km
- Ascent
- 5.1 km
- Descent
- 5.2 km
Carter Dome Trail
Carter Dome from Jackson, NH
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 993 m
- Descent
- 993 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 538 m
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
Lightly trafficked loop located near Jackson, NH that has beautiful wild flowers and takes you to the top of Carter Dome. Going up Carter Notch is very tricky and should not be done during tough conditions. Make sure you have enough experience for this hike. Dogs must be kept on leash.
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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