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Summary: The Pine Bend Brook Trail took longer than I expected. It is nearly flat for the first two miles with six stream crossings, then became quite steep through an area with nice views through hardwood forest. It continued steep up to the junction with Scaur Ridge Trail. There is a nice ridge walk for a bit, then up again to the north peak with nice views to the south. Middle peak has the better views, extending from west, south & east. Climbing back up to the north peak had my calves screaming, ready for some downhill action. The steep section required sidestepping as it was too steep to walk straight down, this slowed our progress. One of our party ended up off the trail, up side down against a tree, unable to get up due to the steepness! The flatness of the last two miles called my uphill muscles back into action, with much protest. The entire hike took 8 hours in late March corn snow, including a nice lunch break on the summit. Trailhead: Pine Bend Brook Trail has roadside Parking on Rt 112 (Kancamagus Highway) 1 mile west of Sabbaday Falls. Look for hiker sign on south side of the highway. No parking lot. (Lat:44 Lon:-71.247) Trail Guides for Tripyramids - North & Middle from the Kank: The 4000-Footers of the White Mountains by Steven D. Smith and Mike Dickerman (Bondcliff Books) White Mountain Guide by Gene Daniell & Jon Burroughs (Appalachian Mountain Club Books) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Saco Ranger District 603-447-5448 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by David Pierce, who has posted 1 other hike on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Hampshire Hiking, New Hampshire Trails, New Hampshire Hikes, Grafton County Hiking, Grafton County Trails, Grafton County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
