5 mi from youYellow Trail
- Summits Lamentation Mountain
- 1,694 ft of climbing
12.5 mi out & back · 1,694 ft gain · Hard
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5.6 mi out & back · 1,340 ft gain · 691 ft high point · Moderate
Via the Blue-Red Trail and the New England National Scenic Trail (2.8 mi)
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Blue-Yellow Trail reaches Short Mountain peak via the Blue-Red Trail and New England National Scenic Trail, with viewpoints along the route and 1,340 feet of climb.
1,340 ft of gain round trip.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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