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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
Thompson Brook Trail
Wildcat Mountain
Trail to Thompson Brook
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
- 37 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 575 m
- High Point
- 599 m
- Gradient
- 3˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 575 m to the maximum altitude of 599 m, the route covers 1.9 km, 37 vertical metres of ascent and 37 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Fun, short hike at the base of Wildcat Mountain that goes into Thompson Brook. Easy for the family and accessible year round.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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