Near Mt. Crag
View west from the summit of Mt. Crag showing Mt. Madison, Adams, and Jefferson as well as the Androscoggin River.
Near Mt. Crag
Shelburne and the Androscoggin River from the summit Ledges
Near Mt. Crag
Panoramic views abound from the top of Mt. Crag.
Near Mt. Crag
View from Mount Crag summit.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Route

Mt. Crag

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A small mountain with a big attitude and bigger views from the summit ledge.
2.2
mi
Distance
665
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
CaveFall ColorsSpringViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.21mi
Distance
665ft
Elevation Gain
665ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,401ft
High Point
727ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the trailhead along Shelburne's North Road, hike an easy 0.3 miles along the Austin Mill Brook Road to the junction with the Yellow Trail. From here, your warm-up is over! The trail climbs through pine and beech forest getting increasingly steep with roots and rocks until you emerge on the summit ledges. Views of Shelburne, the Androscoggin Valley, and northern Presidentials greet you.This is a great time-trial for those who think they've got pretty good mountain hiking skills, or an even better challenging hike for children from ages 2-10. The views at the top are a great reward. About 0.1 miles past the junction on the Yellow Trail is a set of huge boulders which are very fun to explore.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Gentian Pond Out and Back

Hike Route

Gentian Pond Out and Back

Fall Colors
strenuous
7.59 mi
+1,463 ft
Ledge to Pine Mountain Loop

Hike Route

Ledge to Pine Mountain Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
3.31 mi
+844 ft
Mount Madison

Hike Route

Mount Madison

Less Crowded
strenuous
7.63 mi
+4,043 ft
The Presidential Traverse

Hike Route

The Presidential Traverse

Fall Colors
strenuous
17.06 mi
+7,780 ft
Old Speck Out and Back

Hike Route

Old Speck Out and Back

Birding
strenuous
6.51 mi
+2,984 ft
Riverside Pathway

Hike Route

Riverside Pathway

Fishing
moderate
4.66 mi
+28 ft
Contributors
Charles Danforth