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White Mountain National Forest: South Moat Mountain
This brisk out-and-back quickly climbs nearly 2,000 feet in 2.5 miles to a long ridgeline with views of the Whites and a breezy summit.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Hiking |
| State: | New Hampshire (NH) |
| Distance: | 2.52 mi |
| Difficulty: | 8 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: From NH 16 N in Conway, NH, L onto Washington St. In .2 mi., L onto Westside Rd. In .6 mi., L onto Still Rd. then merge L onto Passaconaway Rd. Park @ trailhead on R in 2.5 mi.
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SMM01
| Distance: 2.52 mi | Points: 207 |
South Moat Mountain
Points of Interest
SMM001
Location: 43.993610, -71.183220Hike N into under the forested shadow of Eagle Ledge
SMM002
Location: 43.996750, -71.183006Gently climb the SE flank of Haystack Mtn.
SMM003
Location: 44.003300, -71.188362Cross Dry Brook over sturdy bridge in wooded gully
SMM004
Location: 44.004150, -71.183075Turn L onto Moat Mtn. Trail, head N
SMM005
Location: 44.006451, -71.184990Break @ airy vista; look S at the Swift River rushing toward Conway with green hills tapering in all directions. Grab a snack before stout climb ahead.
SMM006
Location: 44.008419, -71.188812Loose rock; use caution
SMM007
Location: 44.010960, -71.188538Overlook to bald summits of Haystack Mtn. and Mt. Chocorua. Scant trail furrows NNW
SMM008
Location: 44.013351, -71.190552More scenery unfolds @ outcrop
SMM009
Location: 44.017361, -71.193420South Moat (2,772 ft.), the southern terminus of a long ridge connecting four peaks, with magnificent views of White Mountain National Forest. Retrace steps to your car
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