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The North Twin Spur runs from the North Twin Trail near the summit of North Twin Mountain to the Twinway near the summit of South Twin Mountain. The trail has only modest elevation change over its length but there are some steep ledge scrambles mixed in.
Parts of this trail are very exposed including the summit of South Twin, so it should be avoided in bad weather.
Distance: About 1.3 miles one-way
Elevation gain: About 400 feet southbound, 300 feet northbound
Maps:
USGS South Twin Mountain
AMC Franconia-Pemigewasset
Location: White Mountains Region
NH 2003-2004 map H-7
DeLorme NHA&G 43-D14 - Franconia
The trail is located S of US Route 3 near Twin Mountain, in a remote corner of the town of Franconia
North End: North Twin Trail near summit of North Twin Mountain, elevation about 4760 feet
South End: Twinway near summit of South Twin Mountain, elevation about 4900 feet
Owner: White Mountain National Forest
Maintainer: Appalachian Mountain Club
Special regulations: Unknown
From the junction of the North Twin Trail and the outlook spur near the summit of North Twin Mountain (the actual summit is located along the outlook spur), the North Twin Spur descends mostly gradually but with a few steep ledges, passing some cliffs and a blowdown area. From the col, the trail ascends to a shoulder at about 1.0 miles, where the trail is in low scrub and the summit of South Twin can be seen ahead. The trail goes back into larger vegetation and passes two rock outcrops before reaching the junction with the Twinway at 1.3 miles. Go L for Zealand Falls Hut or the Bonds, or R for Galehead Hut and Mount Garfield.
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Map Notes: The USGS map incorrectly labels this as part of the North Twin Trail
Summit South Twin [6/04]
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