Near Sanguinary Ridge Trail (#58)
Balsams Resort Overlook

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Sanguinary Ridge Trail (#58)

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This follows the ridgeline through Dixville Notch and offers multiple views of the Three Brothers spires.
1.3
mi
Distance
635
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingCommonly BackpackedGeologically SignificantViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.33mi
Distance
635ft
Elevation Gain
879ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
2,505ft
High Point
1,616ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts near the entrance sign for the Balsams Resort and climbs a series of sharp little switchbacks. It travels across a scree slope of broken rock up to Index Rock (on the right). It turns left (uphill) and follows some stone stairs up to Pinnacle-Balsams View. It climbs steeply up the junction with Sanguinary Summit Trail (#53) and continues straight. It passes multiple viewpoints as it descends down to the Flume Brook Trail.

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