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| Mt. Osceola Trail |
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Average Time:
4 hrs.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Elevation:
4,340
Elevation Gain:
2,050 Feet
Length, One-way:
5.7 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Lincoln, NH, Travel south on I-93 to the Tripoli Road Exit (Forest Road 30). Travel east 7 miles to the parking lot in Thornton Gap. The trail begins on the north side of the road.
Location Information
The trail begins at an elevation of about 2,000 feet and makes a gradual climb to the south slope of Breadtray Ridge. At about 1.3 miles the switchbacks begin, crossing a small brook, resuming the switchbacks until the summit is reached at 3.2 miles. From Mt. Osceola, elevation 4,340, the views are terrific. Views to the north are possible via a small spur from the fire tower site west of the open cliff. As the trail approaches East Osceola it descends onto a narrower and rockier trail. To ease the descent between Mt. Osceola and East Osceola, a small trail to the left (north) may be taken. The trail rejoins at 3.8 miles to ascend up to East Osceola which is reached a little beyond the 4 mile point. The trail then descends along a loose, rocky path when can be quite steep, however, it tapers off to reach spectacular views of the Greeley Ponds Scenic Area.
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