1.4 mi from the trailheadRattle River Shelter
Cabin & lookout · NH
8.1 mi out & back · 2,691 ft gain · 3,383 ft high point · Very hard
From Rattle River trailhead via the Appalachian Trail (0.0 mi)
In Appalachian National Scenic Trail · NH · U.S. Forest Service
Rattle River from Rattle River trailhead via the Appalachian Trail, an 8.1 mi out and back hike on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail climbing 2,691 ft to 3,383 ft.
2,691 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
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. Download the trail and feature data.
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