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Mount Major route map
Difficulty: ModerateLoop

Mount Major

Alton, New Hampshire

3.9 mi

Distance

1,184 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 49m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Mount Major is a loop trail in Belknap County, New Hampshire. It is 3.9 miles long and gains 1,184 feet. The nearest town is Alton, New Hampshire, about 4 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Steep ledges, dangerous when wet or icy

Elevation Profile

Min:235 ft
Max:537 ft
Gain:361 ft
Loss:361 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 235 ft and 537 ft across 3.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.235 ft336 ft436 ft537 ft0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi3.0 mi3.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi236 ft
High point1.5 mi537 ft
End3.9 mi236 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Alton, NH · about 4 mi away
County:
Belknap County, NH

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Main Trail (blue) ledgesBrook TrailMr. Phippen's Hut ruinsSummit ledges and views

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