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Mount Willard


Highlights:

Incredible views of Crawford Notch, easy trail
Near:Twin Mountain, NH
Scenery:
Distance:3 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:900 ft
Hike Time:2 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: An easy and short climb perfect for kids and older people. The views are excellent from the ledge. This tends to be a popular hike so be prepared to say 'hello' to lots of folks.

The ledge is quite safe. You are not required to go very close.

Trailhead: Start behind the old train depot at the top of Crawford's notch on Route 302. The trail head is shared by the Avalon trail. (Lat:44.206062 Lon:-71.43213)
Trail Guides for Mount Willard:
AMC White Mountain Guide
by Appalachian Mountain Club (Appalachian Mountain Club)

Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs,
Ranger Contact: 603 528 8721 www.fs.fed.us/r9/white
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jon Willard, who has posted  54 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
Trail Reviews  Page 2 of 2   Submit your own review
Reviewed by Tom on 8/31/2005
Nice hike, even my 5yr old did ok on it. Views were wonderful even on a partly cloudy day. Ledge does drop off, watch smaller children. Centennial Pool was a pleasant stop on te way back down.

Reviewed by Crystal on 3/5/2005
Easy hike but gorgeous views of the Notch. A great hike for a late start and a stop for lunch.

Reviewed by Emily A on 3/2/2005
I agree with the AMC guide, incredible view for the effort.


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