more stats
2.3 miles
Distance
395 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
01:06:07
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
2,264 ft
Altitude min
2,498 ft
Altitude max
2,453 ft
Altitude start
2,500 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-13.1%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
01:06:07
Avg time

Mt. Head Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Carleton Provincial Park
    Mt. Carleton, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #23106 in Hiking [+]
    • #32760 in Trail Running
    • #24629 in Snowshoeing
    • #9169 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #45 in Hiking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #72 in Trail Running
    • #154 in Snowshoeing
    • #23 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Parks New Brunswick

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Mt. Head is a 4 km blue difficulty alpine wilderness trail trail located near Mt. Carleton New Brunswick. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt. Head located?
      Mt. Head 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 47.37747, -66.87277.
      ▼ How hard is Mt. Head?
      Mt. Head is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt. Head?
      Mt. Head has 395 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,264 ft to 2,498 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt. Head a point to point trail?
      Mt. Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Mt. Head?
      Mt. Head is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt. Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt. Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mt. Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt. Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mt. Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to hike Mt. Head. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt. Head?
      Mt. Head is a moderately popular trail. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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