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Middle Sister Trail

Average Time:	3 hr. 20 min.
Difficulty:	Difficult
Elevation:	3,200 Feet (997.5 Meters)
Elevation Gain:	2,400 Feet (748.1 Meters)
Length, One-way:	4.1 Miles (6.83 Kilometers)

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General Description

Middle Sister Trail begins 1 mile into Carter Ledge Trail from the White Ledge Campground picnic grove. The trail begins as a gradual ascent through a mixed hardwood forest, crosses Hobbs Brook then steepens significantly in a northwestern direction as it approaches Blue Mountain, 2,520 feet. The trail turns south and ascends the northeast spur of Third Sister. You will notice about 3 miles into the hike, the junction with Carter Ledge Trail which takes you back to your trailhead and consequently, the picnic grove. Middle Sister summit is reached in 3.6 miles. You will pass Middle Sister Cutoff and First Sister before reaching the terminus at Champney Falls Trail. From here you may reach the summit of Mt. Chocorua which is achieved by turning left to reach Piper Trail and ascending an approximate .5 mile.

Directions from Conway, NH: Travel south on SR 16 about 5 miles passing through the tiny burg of Albany. Enter White Ledge Campground. Begin on Carter Ledge Trail and hike it approximately 1 mile to the intersection with Middle Sister Trail.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round .

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Hiking & Walking	Middle Sister Trail	Yes

Related Activities

Carter Ledge Trail - This is a good day hike especially for White Ledge campers, however, steep, slippery pathways must be negotiated.

Champney Falls Trail - This is a heavily used trail offering a moderate hike to several beautiful overlooks and views of tumbling waterfalls.

Osgood Trail - Osgood Trail leads to Osgood Junction, elevation 4,822 feet and to Mt. Madison, 5,366 feet.

Piper Trail - This is one of the heaviest used trail in White Mountain National Forest. It leads to the heights of Mt. Chocorua Scenic Area.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Saco Ranger Station, 33 Kancamagus Highway , Conway, NH, 03818, Phone: 603-447-5448, TTY: 603-447-1989

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