Mount Chocorua is calling. This is a great hike with spectacular views.  The hike is a loop - slightly under 9 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) then back onto Piper.  (NOTE:  this route covers one of the "Terrifying 25" - if you wish you can stay on the Piper Trail and meet us at the intersection -or- at the summit).  

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
Elevation Gain: 3047 feet
Round Trip Distance: 8.9 miles
Estimated Duration (with lunch/breaks, etc): 7.5 hours

SEE AllTrails:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/mount-chocorua-loop-trail

Use the "get directions" link in AllTrails or follow these directions:

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.

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