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2.0 miles
Distance
2,262 ft
Climb
01:38:42
Avg time
2,262 ft
Altitude change
1,768 ft
Altitude min
4,030 ft
Altitude max
1,768 ft
Altitude start
4,029 ft
Altitude end
21.5%
Grade
4.3%
Grade max
91%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
01:38:42
Avg time

Hale Brook Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Hale and the Sugarloaves
    Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7012 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
  • OSM Way

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Hale Brook Trail is a 2 mile blue difficulty wilderness trail trail located near Bretton Woods New Hampshire. This hike only trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 hour38 minutes to complete this trail.

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For detailed description, see AMC's White Mountain Guide, P177

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Two minor stream crossings at the beginning. Able to keep feet dry with some rock hopping. A few muddy spots and a little water here and there.
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        Directions to hale-brook-trail trailhead (44.236394, -71.486787)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hale Brook Trail

        Where is Hale Brook Trail located?
        Hale Brook Trail is located in Mt. Hale and the Sugarloaves, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Mt. Hale and the Sugarloaves trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.23639, -71.48679.
        How hard is Hale Brook Trail?
        Hale Brook Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 21.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Hale Brook Trail?
        Hale Brook Trail has 2,262 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,768 ft to 4,030 ft.
        Is Hale Brook Trail a point to point trail?
        Hale Brook Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.

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