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1.7 miles
Distance
-2,451 ft
Descent
4,666 ft
High Point
-2,451 ft
Altitude change
2,215 ft
Altitude min
4,666 ft
Altitude start
2,215 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade
-87.6%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
2 miles
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Desolation Trail Details
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Riding AreaMount Carrigain Region
New Hampshire -
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Local Popularity5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#65714 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Desolation Trail is a 2 mile blue difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Mount Carrigain Region New Hampshire. This hike only trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
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For detailed description, see AMC's White Mountain Guide, P215
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Directions to desolation-trail trailhead
(44.093631, -71.446836)
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Nearby Trails
- Nancy Pond Trail 3 miles
- Carrigain Notch Trail 3 miles
- Mt Hancock Viewpoint Trail 4 miles
- Mt Nancy Herd Path 4 miles
- Hancock Loop 4 miles
Mount Carrigain Region
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desolation Trail
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Where is Desolation Trail located?
Desolation Trail is located in Mount Carrigain Region, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Mount Carrigain Region trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.09363, -71.44684.
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How hard is Desolation Trail?
Desolation Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 27.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Desolation Trail?
The trail has 2,451 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,215 ft to 4,666 ft.
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Is Desolation Trail a point to point trail?
Desolation Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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