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Seymour Mountain Trail

A short but navigationally demanding route in the High Peaks Wilderness, this unmarked trail climbs roughly 2.3 kilometers through terrain that requires solid map-and-compass skills. The absence of blazes or maintained tread means hikers often rely on herd paths and their own route-finding ability, making the approach better suited to experienced backcountry travelers than to those new to off-trail navigation. What the trail lacks in infrastructure it offers in solitude, drawing those who prefer the challenge of finding their own way up a remote summit.

§ Overview

Seymour Mountain Trail runs 1.4 miles (2.3 km) with about 1,913 feet of elevation gain — a demanding hike, with a steep, sustained climb, about 1 h 45 min on the trail.

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Length
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,913 ft
Difficulty · est.
Demanding
Book time
1 h 40 m
§ Before you go
  • lwnNetwork
From OpenStreetMap. Surface + access tags vary by trail.
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Elevation profile
Max 4,055 ftMin 2,142 ftNet gain 1,913 ft
4,055 ft2,142 ft0 mi0.4 mi0.7 mi1.1 mi1.4 mi
§ Nearby parking

47 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Moon
11.2 mi away
Restaurant
Tail O' the Pup
10.2 mi away
General store
Academy & Main
11.2 mi away
Shelter
Ward Brook Lean-to
0.7 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (16)
Trails (16)
Lean-tos (117)
  • Ward Brook Lean-to0.7 mi
  • Number Four #20.8 mi
  • Number Four #10.8 mi
  • Ward Brook Lean-To0.8 mi
  • Number Four #1 Lean-To0.8 mi
  • Number Four #2 Lean-To0.9 mi
  • Blueberry Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Blueberry Lean-to1.3 mi
Primitive campsites (218)
  • Unnamed campsite0.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.7 mi
  • Moose Pond Tentsites4.9 mi
  • Coreys Road Site 95.2 mi
  • #95.3 mi
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