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Owl's Head

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Owl's Head

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Owl's Head

Name: Owl's Head
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Pemigewasset Wilderness

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Location: Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

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1. Owl’s Head via Lincoln Brook Trail — Pemigewasset Wilderness

28.0km

08:51

890m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Lincoln

27.6km

09:15

1,020m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Alex

January 13, 2025

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.

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Elevation 1,210 m

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Location: Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

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Owl's Head

1. Owl’s Head via Lincoln Brook Trail — Pemigewasset Wilderness

2. Franconia Brook Bridge – Owl's Head loop from Lincoln

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