Near Mount Cabot via Bunnell Notch Trail
Near Mount Cabot via Bunnell Notch Trail
Near Mount Cabot via Bunnell Notch Trail
Near Mount Cabot via Bunnell Notch Trail

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Mount Cabot via Bunnell Notch Trail

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Ascend to the summit of Mount Cabot, the northernmost 4,000-footer in the White Mountains, on this steady climb through dense northern hardwood forest to a historic summit cabin and wooded peak.
8.9
mi
Distance
2,885
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
Commonly BackpackedFall ColorsRiver/Creek
Access Issues
Permits and fees not required.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.87mi
Distance
2,885ft
Elevation Gain
2,885ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
4,160ft
High Point
1,665ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This route begins and ends at the York Pond East Trailhead after reaching the summit of Mount Cabot by the Bunnell Notch Trail. From the trailhead, begin on the York Pond Trail, heading southwest for 0.2 miles to the junction with the Bunnell Notch Trail. Turn right onto the Bunnell Notch Trail and begin a gradual climb alongside a stream. At 2.8 miles, the trail reaches Bunnell Notch and intersects the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. Turn right onto the Kilkenny Ridge Trail. The grade steepens and curves to the north as you climb to the Mount Cabot Cabin at 4.2 miles. Continue past the cabin for another 0.2 miles to reach the wooded summit of Mount Cabot. Retrace your steps to return to the trailhead.

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