 |
Web Hosting by Netfirms | Free Domain Names by Netfirms |
|
|
|
| Home | Trail Descriptions | Articles | Links | Seasonal Tips | Forum |
The Spencer Smith Trail is an easy trail up Parker Mountain in Strafford. The lower part of the trail is an old woods road while the upper section along the ridge is generally less steep but contains some ledge sections. Although slightly higher than neighboring Blue Job, the ledges on Parker Mountain provide only limited views.
Distance: About 1.2 miles one-way, nominal on return
Elevation gain: About 500 feet
Maps: USGS Baxter Lake
Location: Lakes Region
NH 2003-2004 map M-8
DeLorme NHA&G 29-B9 - Strafford
Strafford is NE of Concord and W of Rochester
Trailhead: Pulloff on S side of NH Route 126 about 2.6 miles W of US Route 202A, marked by hand-painted sign, elevation about 907 feet
N 43.2930, -71.1606 W (WGS84)
From I-93 exit 15 in Concord, go E on I-393 to its end and continue on US Routes 4/202 until they split about 21 miles from I-93. Go L on US Route 202 and in .4 miles turn L again on NH Route 202A. Follow NH Route 202A for 5.8 miles and turn L on NH Route 126. Continue to parking area on L about 2.6 miles from NH Route 202A.
Far End: Summit of Parker Mountain, elevation about 1410 feet
Owner: Boston-Minuteman Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Maintainer: unknown
Special regulations: unknown
From the road, the Spencer Smith Trail begins a steady ascent on an old woods road, staying on sidehill to the S of the ridgeline. After about half a mile, the trail climbs R to near the ridgeline and continues over a series of wooded ledges to a large cairn at the summit at 1.2 miles, where a herd path continues. The blue-blazed Link enters from the L at some ledges halfway along.
Parking pulloff plowed
Map Notes: The upper part of the trail is not shown on the USGS map
Cairn Parker Mtn [2/04]
| Start a discussion about this page | e-mail Content Manager |