Elevation

4,024 ft / 1,227 m

#82 in New Hampshire

#41,036 in United States

Prominence

262 ft / 80 m

#197 in New Hampshire

#2,545 in United States

Climbs

301 climbs

Top climbing months

August   17%

June   17%

July   17%

Most climbed route

Gale River Trail to Garfield Ridge Trail to Frost Trail

11.6 mi • 2,455 ft gain

Highlights

  • A short trail up from the Galehead Hut leads you to this viewless, somewhat joyless summit
  • Worth stopping by the Galehead Hut, the most remote hut in the AMC's hut system. BYO lunch, although baked goods and soup are available during the day
  • Combine with a steep climb up to South Twin for exceptional views into the Pemigewasset Wilderness
27 climbs • 11.6 mi • 2,455 ft gain • 7 hr 36 min
17 climbs • 9.3 mi • 2,344 ft gain • 5 hr 54 min
3 climbs • 11.2 mi • 3,320 ft gain • 9 hr 6 min

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