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The Boundary Line Trail leads from the Base Station Road to the Jefferson Notch Road at about 2500 feet elevation, and can be used for a combined ascent of Mounts Washington and Jefferson using the Caps Ridge and Jewell Trails. There is only modest change in elevation but many small brooks and wet areas to cross.
Distance: Base Station Road to the Jefferson Notch Road, about 1.2 miles one-way
Elevation gain: About 100 feet in either direction
Maps:
USGS Mount Washington
AMC Presidential Range
Location: White Mountains Region
NH 2004-2005 map G-8
DeLorme NHA&G 44-A5 - Chandlers Purchase
The trail is located E of I-93 exit 35
South Trailhead:
Parking area on South side of Base Station Road about 1.1 miles above Jefferson Notch Road and before reaching Cog Railway complex, elevation about 2500 feet
N 44.267, -71.361 (WGS84)
WMNF fee site
From I-93 exit 35, follow US Route 3 N about 10.4 miles to Twin Mountain. Turn R on US Route 302 and follow it 4.4 miles, then turn L on Base Station Road. Follow this about 5.6 miles to USFS parking area on R.
North Trailhead:
E Side of Jefferson Notch Road, about 1.9 miles beyond Base Station Road and 1.4 miles before Jefferson Notch, elevation about 2500 feet
N 44.282, -71.360 W (WGS84)
WMNF fee site
From I-93 exit 35, follow US Route 3 N about 10.4 miles to Twin Mountain. Turn R on US Route 302 and follow it 4.4 miles, then turn L on Base Station Road. Follow this about 4.5 miles to Jefferson Notch Road, turn L and go about 1.9 miles to trail sign on R. Park on the side of the road somewhere.
Owner: White Mountain National Forest
Maintainer: White Mountain National Forest
Special regulations: No fires or camping near highway
The Jewell Trail in combination with the Boundary Line trail starts across the Base Station Road from the parking area, and descends slightly to cross the Ammonoosuc River before a gentle ascent of the ridge beyond. At .3 miles, the Boundary Line Trail goes L while the Jewell Trail turns R. The Boundary Line Trail crosses more brooks and wet areas with only minor ascent before reaching the Jefferson Notch Road at 1.2 miles.
The Base Station Road may be plowed for the cog railway, but the Forest Service lot is gated in winter with roadside parking prohibited.
The Jefferson Notch Road is used as a snowmobile trail, and gated to wheeled vehicles during snow and mud season.
Map Notes: The USGS map does not show the new parking area and new route of the Jewell Trail at the bottom.
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