Hiking Collection by Jamie S.
Pemigewasset Loop — A White Mountains classic I keep coming back to
3 days
4-9 h/day
48.9km
2,490m
2,490m
The Pemigewasset Loop was my first real backpacking trip in the White Mountains, back when I was in high school and it’s still one of my favorite routes in the region. The Pemi Loop packs in much of what makes the Whites special: big climbs, sweeping views, ridgeline-traverses, deep forests, and remote-feeling peaks. It’s a demanding circuit, but it’s incredibly rewarding.
Most people start at Lincoln Woods, just off the Kancamagus Highway, but since it’s a true loop, you can…
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Pemigewasset Loop — White Mountains
46.5km
2,340m
2,340m
Last updated: July 30, 2025
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21.0km
09:31
1,680m
830m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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17.2km
06:01
190m
1,100m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Collection Stats
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3
Distance
48.9 km
Duration
19:48 h
Elevation
2,490 m
2,490 m
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