North Tripyramid

North Trypyramid is a NH 4000-footer and one of 3 peaks that comprise Mount Trypyramid near Waterville, New Hampshire.
The north face has a long, steep, prominent rock slide known as the North Slide.
Often climbed in combination with Middle Tripyramid , another official 4000-footer on the AMC list.
Usually climbed in a loop from north-to-south since climbing up the North Slide is easier than going down.

Routes

Pine Bend Brook Trail > Mount Tripyramid Trail

36 summits • 10.9 mi • 3,002 ft gain • 6 hr 2 min

North Slide

26 summits • 12.4 mi • 2,823 ft gain • 6 hr 53 min

North Tripyramid 12.3 mi route

1 summit • 12.3 mi • 2,648 ft gain • 7 hr 59 min

North Tripyramid 9.8 mi route

1 summit • 9.8 mi • 3,358 ft gain • 4 hr 52 min

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"I did the 11 mile Livermore-tripyramid loop with my brother, dad, and cousins. With breathtaking views going up and down both slides made the climb was worth it, despite all the bugs and heat. " — Eloise200 • Jun 17, 2020

"Bluebird day and almost too hot to be comfortable. We tackled the Livermore-tripyramid loop. 11 miles with some dramatic sense up exposure on the ascent. The loop makes the viewless summits worth it. " — hiking4000 • Jun 17, 2020

"With the small amount of snow on the trails, it was particuliarly hard to ascend through the north slide and to descend by the south slide, as there was not enough snow or ice to cover the rocks and provide some grip. Still a great hike." — PL5 • Jan 13, 2020

"Second attempt at the Tripyramids. Had a nasty fall on the North slide three weeks ago. This time was successful. Took Livermore Road/Trail to Scaur Ridge to Pine Bend to Mt. Tripyramid Trail to North peak and over to Middle peak and back the same way. Beautiful blue bird day. Views are from Middle peak. Light bed of 1-2 inches of snow. Used microspikes but probably could have gotten by without them. " — dmcosker • Nov 9, 2019

"The second day of our fun weekend in the Whites. It was hot but the slide was dry so we were anxious to give it a go. Took the Livermore trail in and made our way to the base of the slide and enjoyed a fun climb up to North TP. Enjoyed the ridge hike through to South TP and then hiked/slid our way down the south slide. Another great day in the woods!" — deb-and-rob • Jun 22, 2019

"Hiked along with Middle Tripyramid. We decided on taking the Pine Bend Brook Tr as an out-and-back. Turned out to be a great plan as Sabbaday was closed for safety/maintenance, and everyone we know who had taken the Livermore Tr/Tripyramid loop had only talked about how taxing it had been and wished us luck. We had clear skies and mid seventies. It was a little muggy and buggy, but perfect on the breezy sections of trail. We saw some very healthy lady slippers growing along the lower two miles of trail (a pleasant and easy start and end to the hike), and multiple toads and butterflies. The views were limited but lovely, and worth the few scramble sections where trekking poles were of no use. About 3hr 40min up and over North to Middle, and 3hr down, with a lengthy lunch break at the summit." — gooner • Jun 22, 2018

"Hike with Kate P up Pine Bend Brook Tr. Her first time up. Encountered deep snow higher up. The signpost at the trail junction was nearly buried. Easier time then I was expecting to reach the summit on the final pitch." — newenglandwarrior • Apr 28, 2018

"A solo hike, and double-bagged North and Middle peaks (4th and 5th 4000 footer). I was pleasantly surprised to find the 'Flags on the 48' was on the same day. I topped North Tripyramid as the flag was being raised, shortly thereafter a Black Hawk helicopter flew over head! A very special hike and I am glad I could experience the special tribute. One of the flag raisers was a seven-year-old who already hiked all 48 4000 footers! Continued on to Middle and South Tripyramids." — gullyhiker • Sep 9, 2017

"After Middle, we went over and did North Tripyramid. Then we came down Pine Bend Brook Tr to Scaur Tr to Livermore Tr. Livermore Tr had some wet boggy areas. We reached the Kanc side of Livermore and my car. Some strong red-lining gains for me." — newenglandwarrior • Jul 6, 2017

"Trail started out on a nice dirt road (we really appreciated it on the way back). The North Slide was the hardest trail I've done yet. Open slide, mix of slab rocks & gravelly rocks, goes on for a mile! One of my fellow hikers coached me up, thank goodness. I probably would have taken the Scaur Ridge trail if I was climbing solo. Several water crossings, most rock hoppable (although we walked right through on our way out - cold water felt good)." — PJSelmer • Jul 3, 2017