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Mount Washington Loop via Nelson Crag Trail Lion Head and Crystal Cascades Falls trails

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Mount Washington Loop via Nelson Crag Trail, Lion Head and Crystal Cascades Falls

United States > New Hampshire > Coos County

This Mount Washington loop provides a rigorous yet rewarding adventure with diverse landscapes. Starting with a gentle forest walk on Old Jackson Road, the route quickly escalates into rockier terrain, with Nelson Crag offering panoramic views of the Presidential Range. As hikers descend via Lion Head, they…

Distance: 9.6 mi • Elevation gain: 4,449 ft • Maximum elevation: 6,270 ft