16.3km
Total Distance
1,003m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A climb in the White Mountain National Forest from Sawyer River Road on the Signal Ridge Trail, along the open crest of Signal Ridge to the summit of Mount Carrigain (4,700 ft / 1,433 m), where an observation tower gives one of the widest views over the Pemigewasset Wilderness. About 16.3 km out and back with some 1,000 m of climbing. Sawyer River Road is closed to cars in winter and spring.

Route Map

Along the trail

Parking
5m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Marked route
Signal Ridge Trail

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes
  • Bring enough water - check sources along the route