Hiking Highlight
Recommended by Alex
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Pemigewasset Wilderness
Owl’s Head, at 4,025 feet, is a remote peak in the western Pemigewasset Wilderness, known for its challenging hike rather than summit views. The best views are about .3 miles downhill from the summit. Most hikers tackle this 15-mile round-trip journey to complete the NH48. While the first 13 miles offer a straightforward walk through the woods, the final mile ascends a steep, rocky slide. Expect rough footing, water crossings, and a long day on the trail. The bushwhack alternative can ease the route, but there are great views from the journey and the views of Mount Lafayette from the slide.
January 13, 2025
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