Near Waterbury Trail
Western View from the summit of Mount Hunger
Near Waterbury Trail
Summit marker atop Mount Hunger

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Waterbury Trail

4.3 (6 Ratings)
A steep trail up the west side of Hunger Mountain.
3.7
mi
Distance
2,415
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.69mi
Distance
2,415ft
Elevation Gain
2,415ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
3,535ft
High Point
1,269ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the trailhead, follow the blue blazes up the obvious trail. The trail quickly becomes steep and maintains this grade for the majority of its ~2 mile ascent. Once atop Hunger Mountain, enjoy the spectacular views of the Green Mountains to the west and Groton State Forest and the White Mountains to the east.The top half mile of the ascent becomes tricky and can be snow covered into early May. The last stretch of the ascent includes a little bit of scrambling to reach the open summit of Hunger Mountain.

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Contributors
Dan Raisbeck