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2,835 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
2,595 ft
High Point
95 ft
Altitude change
2,498 ft
Altitude min
2,498 ft
Altitude start
2,592 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-1.2%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
2,241 ft
Distance climb
194 ft
Distance down
397 ft
Distance flat

Mt. Head Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Carleton Provincial Park
    Mt. Carleton, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #27955 in Hiking [+]
    • #9656 in Trail Running
    • #27364 in Snowshoeing
    • #9933 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #55 in Hiking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #18 in Trail Running
    • #167 in Snowshoeing
    • #26 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks New Brunswick

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Mt. Head Summit is a 864 m blue difficulty alpine primitive trail located near Mt. Carleton New Brunswick. Highlights include a summit. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Head Summit located?
      Mt. Head Summit is located in Mt. Carleton Provincial Park, Mt. Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Carleton Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.39383, -66.87531.
      ▼ How hard is Mt. Head Summit?
      Mt. Head Summit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Head Summit?
      Mt. Head Summit has 97 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,498 ft to 2,595 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Head Summit a point to point trail?
      Mt. Head Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Head Summit?
      Mt. Head Summit is 2,835 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Head Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Head Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Head Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Head Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mt. Head Summit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to hike Mt. Head Summit. The trail is 2,835 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Head Summit?
      Mt. Head Summit is a very popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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