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APPALACHIAN TRAIL
LOCATION:  Central New Hampshire
HIKE STARTS:  Kinsmans Notch
HIKE ENDS:  Lafayette Campground
TOTAL DISTANCE:  14.2 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  AT Conference

HIGHLIGHTS:  Kinsman Notch is the beginning of the rugged White Mountains for the northbound distance hiker. For many, the Whites are the highlight of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire, and the dramatic scenery and long ridge walks attract many day and overnight hikers. As a result, this section has some of the heaviest backcountry trail traffic on the entire Appalachian Trail. Regardless, many hikers list the White Mountains as one of their favorite sections of the Trail.


A.T. Guide to New Hampshire - Vermont 
  		   Hiking New Hampshire  

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  July 3-4, 1996
bulletclick to view a trip summary:  July 3-4, 1996 
bullet click to view a brief trip report at n2trailhiking.com:  July 3-4, 1996
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bullet click for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum for long distance hikers and backpackers
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: New Hampshire - Vermont which has details on this destination
bulletclick for more New Hampshire hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes on the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire
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