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Wister Point Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
An excellent, scenic loop around Wister Point
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.55mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
583ft
High Point
564ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
For this trail follow the orange blazes. Accessed from either Beach Trail, Inland Trail, West Swamp Trail, or Swamp Walk, the Wister Point trail takes you around the point. Along the way you'll travel along a trail at varying distances from Squam Lake, at some points going right up to the edge of the lake. There are four campsite trails that branch off the main trail.

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Contributors
David Smith