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The Col Trail runs from NH Route 113 in Sandwich through the col between the two summits of The Rattlesnakes, ending at the Pasture Trail near Pinehaven Road in Holderness. The N section of the trail is in poor condition and lightly used, while the S section is in better shape although steep.
Distance: About 1.2 miles one-way
Elevation gain: About 250 feet up to col from either direction
Maps:
USGS Squam Range
AMC Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range
Location: Lakes Region
NH 2003-2004 map J-7
DeLorme NHA&G 40-G1 - Sandwich/Holderness
Sandwich lies on Squam Lake and can be reached by following US Route 3 then NH Route 113 from Exit 24 off I-93
Trailhead: NH Route 113 about .3 miles E of Sandwich/Holderness town line, elevation about 740 feet
43.7906°N, 71.5319°W (WGS84)
To reach this point, follow US Route 3 S from Exit 24 off I-93 about 4.6 miles to Holderness. Turn L on NH Route 113 and continue about 6.8 miles to unnamed woods road on R. There is no sign here but there are occasional yellow blazes on the woods road and an arrow where the trail leaves it.
Far End: Pasture Trail about .2 miles from gate on Pinehaven Road, elevation about 740 feet
Owner: private
Maintainer: Squam Lakes Association
Special regulations: No camping or fires
From NH Route 113, the Col Trail follows a woods road for about .2 miles; this road is too rough for most cars. Where the road swings R, the trail leaves L and follows an overgrown road to the L of a large swamp. Leaving the swamp, the trail ascends steadily on another old road which is eroded and muddy. At .9 miles, it reaches the col and the junction L with the Ridge Trail which goes to the east peak of The Rattlesnakes. The two trails run together slightly downhill to the R to another junction, where the Ridge Trail goes R to the west peak of The Rattlesnakes. The Col Trail descends more steeply to the L, crosses a flattish area, then descends more steeply again. It then levels out and follows an old road a short distance to where the Pasture Trail enters R from the west peak of The Rattlesnakes at 1.2 miles. Follow the Pasture Trail straight ahead to reach Pinehaven Road and other trails.
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Map Notes: NA
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