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Ferncroft, New Hampshire, United States

Mt. Whiteface and Mt. Passaconaway

These two peaks barely over 4,000 feet can be knocked off your list in a nice loop hike.

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Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 10.5 miles / 16.9 km
Duration: Full day
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Overview: This is a fun loop hike deep in the White Mountains to two wooded summits but with ledges and various viewpoints along the route the hike is well worth it. The trailhead is beautiful and the trails are pretty well maintained. From the trailhead you will head left up the Blueberry Ledge Trail to the top of Whiteface, across the Rollins Trail from Whiteface to Passaconaway and then return via the Dicey Mill Trail.

Tips: Ferncroft Trailhead
Take Rte. 113A to Wonalancet, NH where the road makes a 90 degree turn onto Ferncroft Road. Follow this road until ou se the trailhead on the right. There is an outhouse at the trailhead.

There is a $3 fee per day to park here.

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Ferncroft Road Trailhead

This trailhead is clearly marked on Ferncroft Road and will cost $3 per day to park here. From the trailhead you will head left up the Blueberry Ledge Trail to the top of Whiteface, across the Rollins Trail from Whiteface to Passaconaway and then return via the Dicey Mill Trail.
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Mt. Whiteface Summit

This 4,015 foot summit is wooded but the lower summit on the way up has great views from some ledges.
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Mt. Passaconaway

The summit of this 4,060' is wooded but there are some views on overlooks to the west north and east.
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