Mt Major Hike

bigdog · 05-06-2010, 07:04 AM

Is anyone familiar with the Mt Major trail system in Gilford?
Interested in making the 'hike' with the 'Fam' !

- How long will the hike take to reach the top ?
- Difficulty rating?

Thanks,
BD

Slickcraft · 05-06-2010, 08:18 PM

Actually the parking and trails are in Alton. The main trail up is a mixture of easy and moderate difficulty and may take a family group about 50+ min one way.

The longer brook trail in mostly easy and maybe 1 hour+ one way. In either case good hiking footwear is advised.

Both Alton and Gilford library's have maps.

Oh, we are off in Utah, Northern Arizona and Colorado exploring National Parks.

Have fun!

AtTheLake · 05-09-2010, 07:54 PM

BigDog,

Moderate hike. 1+ hr to summit.
Not super hard, but not a poodle hike either.

How old are the kids?
May be to much for under 8yr olds, but that of course depends on the kids.

Good luck.

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bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,410 Thanks: 307 Thanked 117 Times in 94 Posts	Mt Major Hike Is anyone familiar with the Mt Major trail system in Gilford? Interested in making the 'hike' with the 'Fam' ! - How long will the hike take to reach the top ? - Difficulty rating? Thanks, BD

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Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,216 Thanks: 1,172 Thanked 2,000 Times in 914 Posts	Actually the parking and trails are in Alton. The main trail up is a mixture of easy and moderate difficulty and may take a family group about 50+ min one way. The longer brook trail in mostly easy and maybe 1 hour+ one way. In either case good hiking footwear is advised. Both Alton and Gilford library's have maps. Oh, we are off in Utah, Northern Arizona and Colorado exploring National Parks. Have fun!

05-09-2010, 07:54 PM	#3
AtTheLake Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BigDog, Moderate hike. 1+ hr to summit. Not super hard, but not a poodle hike either. How old are the kids? May be to much for under 8yr olds, but that of course depends on the kids. Good luck.