Near Mt. Prospect
View from the ledge below the summit of Mt. Prospect.

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Mt. Prospect

4.3 (4 Ratings)
A quick hike up Mt. Prospect that is not complicated.
3.1
mi
Distance
995
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Dogs AllowedFall ColorsLakeLess CrowdedRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
There is limited parking at the trailhead.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.14mi
Distance
995ft
Elevation Gain
995ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,058ft
High Point
1,057ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This trail starts out as an old logging trail (it could be wet if hiking in the rainy season or in spring). It is nice and wide with little obstacles. Take a left at the first major fork where it starts to get a little narrower with some rocks, but nothing crazy. There will be another left turn to get you onto the loop part of the trail; this is near the top. On a nice foggy day, it looks pretty cool. There will be two outlooks; the first outlook will be a rock face. This will be the higher of the two. Both outlooks look toward the lakes, but you won't see much of the lakes. You can see down toward some ponds. This trail is low-key and there is very little traffic, which is nice. There is not much of an elevation gain, but it is a good trail to take the dogs and to get outside. It's a great trail to hike or to pack weight to get a good exercise to train for the White Mountains.

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Contributors
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