Mount Chocorua is calling. This is a great hike with spectacular views especially during fall foliage. The hike is a loop - slightly under 10 miles. Starting at the Piper Trailhead we will take the following trails on our ascent: Piper, Nickerson, Carter Ledge, Middle Sister then back on Piper to the summit. Our descent will be via the Liberty trail onto Hammond to the Weetamoo (a beautiful trail in the fall) then back onto Piper.

There are terrific views from the Sisters and 360 views from Mount Chocoura. To quote one website: “Mt. Chocorua looks like the summit of a peak you may find in the Colorado Rockies!”

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous
Estimated Elevation Gain: 3000 feet
Estimated Round Trip Distance: 9.6 miles
Estimated Duration (with lunch): 7.5 hours

Hiking Essentials: See the following link for recommendations:

https://www.gayoutdoors.org/page.cfm?typeofsite=storydetail&id=992&storyset=yes
 

From points south to the Piper Trailhead:
Heading north on Route 16 – Davies Campground and General Store (located on the left just before Moulton Drive) is roughly 5 miles from where Route 16 and 113 cross in ALbany, NH.

From points North to the Piper Trailhead:
Heading south on Route 16 – Davies Campground and General Store (located on the right just after Moulton Drive) is 6.1 miles from where Route 16 and 112 (Kancamagus Highway) cross in Albany, NH.

https://www.google.com/maps/@43.9405179,-71.229838,15z