Passaconway (easy way up)
Relatively flat hike up Mount Passaconway
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 966 m
- Descent
- 966 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 349 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 349 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 15 km, 966 vertical metres of ascent and 966 vertical metres of descent.
Description
An easy hike up Mount Passaconway with great views at the top. Th trail has a gradual slope for most of the way until you get close to the summit. There it gets steeper, but not for long and it is very manageable. Overall its a great hike if you want to bag an easy 4000 footer.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Dog friendly
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation