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Mt. Major
Alton, NH
Mt. Major as seen from North Straightback Mountain
Summary
Located near Alton Bay, Mt. Major is one of the most heavily hiked mountains in all of New Hampshire. The ledgy summit features dramatic views of Lake Winnipesaukee, the Ossipee Mountains, and the White Mountains.
Summit Elevation
1,786 feet
Summit Facilities
None.
Trails
Three popular trails ascend Mt. Major from the Route 11 parking area: The Mt. Major Trail (aka Blue Trail aka Main Trail), the Brook Trail, and the Boulder Loop. There are additional connecting trails on this side of the mountain, as well as other trails ascending from Jesus Valley Road.
Trip Reports:
Click on the date for photos, timestamps, and maps.
Date of Hike |
Trail(s) |
Length |
Steepness |
Vertical |
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April 27, 2021 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
May 24, 2018 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
August 10, 2017 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
December 10, 2016 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
August 17, 2016 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
July 22, 2016 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
July 5, 2016 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
May 23, 2016 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,877' |
April 8, 2016 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
July 23, 2015 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,376' |
July 6, 2015 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
June 3, 2015 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
May 1, 2015 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
January 16, 2015 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
October 31, 2014 |
Beaver Pond Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,578' |
October 9, 2014 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
August 18, 2014 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,680' |
July 7, 2014 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
June 3, 2014 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
May 3, 2014 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
March 13, 2014 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
October 11, 2013 |
Bypass, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
September 23, 2013 |
Bayview Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
August 7, 2013 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,791' |
July 20, 2013 |
Rock Cave Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,336' |
July 3, 2013 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,306' |
June 4, 2013 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
May 7, 2013 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
April 5, 2013 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
March 21, 2013 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
February 10, 2013 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,291' |
June 13, 2012 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,211' |
March 19, 2012 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,221' |
May 26, 2011 |
Beeline Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,291' |
March 25, 2011 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,221' |
September 14, 2010 |
Crosscut Saw Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,716' |
July 28, 2010 |
Straightback Mountain Trail, more |
Moderate |
Moderate |
1,576' |
July 14, 2010 |
Boulder Loop, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,241' |
April 2, 2008 |
Brook Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,741' |
March 27, 2008 |
Mt. Major Trail |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,276' |
February 2, 2008 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
2,306' |
December 18, 2007 |
Brook Trail, more |
Moderate |
Moderate |
1,361' |
October 22, 2007 |
Mt. Major Trail, more |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,877' |
November 24, 2006 |
Boulder Loop |
Moderate |
Difficult |
1,231' |
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More Information
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