4.9 miles
Distance
1,240 ft
Climb
-2,372 ft
Descent
2,372 ft
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Mount Stanton Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Montalban Ridge
    Bartlett, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service
  • OSM Way
    #539982619

This trail passes over the low eastern summits of Montalban Ridge and affords many views from scattered ledges.

source: White Mountain Guide, P 65
Access Info

To reach the east trailhead (the west trailhead is at Mt. Langdon Shelter), leave the north side of US 302, 1.8 mi. west of its jct. with NH 16 in Glen and a short distance east of the bridge over Saco River. Follow a paved road (Covered Bridge Lane) west, bearing left at 0.2 mi.. The road swings right (north), and at 0.9 mi., the trailhead is on the left where the road swings right again to head east as Hemlock Drive. Park on the side of the road, taking care not to block traffic.

Disclaimer

For a detailed description, see the AMC's White Mountain Guide, P65.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Mount Stanton Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,133 ft
  • Altitude min
    622 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,760 ft
  • Altitude end
    627 ft
  • Grade
    -4.4%
  • Grade max
    -70.9%
  • Grade min
    55%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    374 ft
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