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Mount Major Trailhead – North Straightback Mountain loop from Alton

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New Hampshire

Belknap County

Mount Major Trailhead – North Straightback Mountain loop from Alton

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Mount Major Trailhead – North Straightback Mountain loop from Alton

05:26

16.7km

740m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2025

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Mount Major Trailhead

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This is a great trailhead that fills up very quickly during the high season. From here you can hike Mount Major via trails of varying difficulty levels, and the trail …

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4.05 km

North Straightback Mountain in New Hampshire offers breathtaking views of Lake Winnipesaukee. A popular hiking destination, it boasts rugged terrain and a serene wilderness setting for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.

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5.75 km

West Quarry Mountain

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West Quarry Mountain in New Hampshire is a hidden gem for hikers. This rugged peak offers solitude, challenging trails, and stunning vistas of the White Mountains.

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8.96 km

Mount Mack

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Mount Mack is a challenging yet rewarding hiking destination. With its rugged trails and stunning summit views, it's perfect for anyone seeking adventure and breathtaking natural beauty.

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11.0 km

Mount Anna

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While the views from Mount Anna aren't as dramatic as other nearby peaks, you're offered a pleasant atmosphere with very few crowds.

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12.5 km

View from the summit of Straightback Mountain

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At 1,890 feet, Straightback Mountain isn't the tallest mountain in the range, but it still offers some open views from its summit. The paths leading to the top are mostly …

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14.2 km

View of Lake Winnipesaukee from the summit of Mount Major

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Easy hike with beautiful views of Lake Winnipesaukee

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

15.4 km

1.03 km

315 m

Elevation

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Mount Major Trailhead – North Straightback Mountain loop from Alton

Mount Major Trailhead

North Straightback Mountain

West Quarry Mountain

Mount Mack

Mount Anna

View from the summit of Straightback Mountain

View of Lake Winnipesaukee from the summit of Mount Major

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