2.4 mi from the trailhead
Rocky Branch Shelter #1
Cabin & lookout · ME
Hike
Iron Mountain Trail
- Passes Iron Mountain
- 1,278 ft of climbing
- Camp 2 mi away
3.7 mi out & back · 1,278 ft gain · 2,726 ft high point · Moderate
NH · U.S. Forest Service
About this hike
Iron Mountain Trail climbs 1,278 feet on this 3.7-mile out and back route to a viewpoint at Iron Mountain.
Elevation
1,278 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
Map
The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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