Mount Wallingford, Weare NH

• 3-star hike
• 3 mile out-and-back
• Moderate | Gain 690 feet
• Weare, NH | Merrimack Region
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The image shows a serene forest scene with a small wooden bridge crossing over a narrow stream. The forest floor is covered with fallen leaves, and the trees are a mix of evergreen and deciduous, with sunlight filtering through the branches, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The sun is positioned in the upper right corner, casting long shadows across the ground.

Stream crossings in Buxton Forest.

Mount Wallingford is an unassuming hill in the unassuming small town of Weare, located a 25 minute drive Southwest from Concord. This hike offers up a classic New Hampshire woodland walk followed by a moderate 450 foot hill climb to a wooded summit with some views to the North.

Beginning at the small trailhead with parking for around three vehicles, Mount Wallingford Trail meanders through Buxton Forest and Elizabeth Simons Preserve towards the base of the hill. The well-defined trail descends from the trailhead into sometimes wet marshland, which means there may be some mud from time to time, but at least the stream crossings are bridged so we’re unlikely to end up with wet feet.

The route takes a clear right turn up the hill. We list this trail as easy because despite the hike to the summit the ground underfoot is easy going and mostly free of mud, rocks and roots.

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⬤ 3★ Mount Wallingford 3.0 mi out & back, moderate, gain 690 ft
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The Forest Society’s map shows Mount Wallingford’s summit as 1,201 feet above sea level and the rounded, wooded summit offers little in the way of views. However, thanks to the Society’s tree clearing work, from the trail there are great distant panoramic views to the North of the trail including the prominence of Mount Kearsarge twenty miles away.

Hunting is a popular activity in this area during fall, so orange clothing is recommended at this time. Also in winter the trailhead parking area is not plowed.

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Great Northerly views towards Mount Kearsarge.

Tangents:
• NH Forest Society: Buxton Forest
• Public Map at AllTrails: Mount Wallingford Trail
• Facebook Group: Comment, Follow Us

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