Kearsarge North may be a short run, but it is as rocky as they come in places. The summit is wide open though and gives great views of the Whites and the Mt. Washington Valley. There is an alternate route down the back side via the Shingle Pond Trail, but I've never tried it during the summer. Directions: Take Hurricane Mt. Rd. from Rt. 16/302 in North Conway. You'll see the trailhead on the left. |