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Fort Mountain
Epsom, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the road to Fort Mountain
Route: Access road, (Fort Mountain), access road
Plowed access road was plowed and barebootable. A little bit of ice on it, but generally enough of a grip to not pose a problem.
Venturing off the road is another story, though. One to two inches of snow are covered with a generally breakable crust...however there are random sections that are not breakable. As a result, without light traction, one can fall and go sliding very easily. I ended up putting on Microspikes to get back to the road from the southern view ledges.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Moderate |
| Destination: |
Fort Mountain |
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Length: |
Easy |
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Steepness: |
Moderate |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Monday, January 5, 2015 |
| Parking Elevation: |
775' |
| Destination: |
Fort Mountain |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:15 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
775' |
| Summit Elevation: |
1,413' |
| Vertical Gain: |
648' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
00:50 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
728' |
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The beginning of the access road to Fort Mountain
The Boston skyline as seen from Fort Mountain
The sunset from Fort Mountain
Directions to trailhead: From US 202 east of Concord, take Route 28 south. Take a left onto Short Falls Road. Bear right at a five way junction onto New Rye Road. Take a left onto Swamp Road. Take a left onto Mountain View Road. Bear right at the next junction, then head around a left curve. The access road (no vehicles allowed) will be on the right shortly thereafter, with utility poles heading up it.
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