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Blueberry Mountain, Benton NH

• 4-star hikes
• 3 to 6 mile options
• Moderate | Gain 1,090 to 1,490 feet
• Benton, NH | White Mountains
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A hiker wearing a bright green shirt, black shorts, and a green cap treks along a narrow, rocky trail in a dense evergreen forest. They carry a backpack and use trekking poles for support. Towering trees frame the path, and distant mountains rise under a cloudy sky, adding depth to the landscape. The image conveys a sense of adventure and exploration, highlighting the rugged beauty of the natural world.

A hiker approaches the summit, surrounded by partial views.

We begin our ascent of Blueberry Mountain Trail (South) from a well-maintained trailhead accessible via a short, well-paved dirt road off Long Pond Road. The parking area accommodates several vehicles, providing convenient access to this moderately easy summit hike.

The trail leads us up the southern flanks of Blueberry Mountain through mixed forest terrain. The route maintains a steady but manageable grade as we climb through the wooded landscape. Views begin to open just past the halfway point when granite slabs start to replace the soil-covered the route ahead. These exposed rock sections signal our approach to more open terrain and hint at the panoramas awaiting us near the summit.

As we approach the summit, we take a right turn to reach the domed peak of Blueberry Mountain. From this vantage point, our views remain partial but the scenic panoramas are striking, offering glimpses across the surrounding Benton Range landscape.

Trail Options Expand KML · Google Earth ·

⬤ 4★ Blueberry Mt Trail South 3.4 mi out & back, moderate, gain 1,090 ft
GPX File · AllTrails · Directions GPX?

⬤ Blueberry Mt Trail North (Y) 5.5 mi out & back, gain 1,490 ft
GPX File · AllTrails Public · Directions

P Free parking Y Yet to review

The mountain sits at an elevation of 2,663 feet and provides scattered ledges across different sections that offer views in various directions. Blueberry Mountain is actually a smaller summit on the side of Jeffers Mountain within the broader Benton Range, though there's no established trail leading to Jeffer's higher peak.

The trail offers a satisfying combination of forest hiking and exposed granite sections, making it suitable for hikers seeking a moderate challenge with rewarding views. The return journey follows the same route back to the trailhead, completing a straightforward out-and-back adventure in New Hampshire's western mountains.

There is also another, lesser-known route that approaches the summit from the north on an alternate section of Blueberry Mountain Trail via Page Road. Though we've not yet explored this route, thanks to Open Street Map we're able to include it on our map and share with you the GPX navigation file. We also link to AllTrails' crowdsourced route and trail comments of this route to help you decide whether this is a good trail to take.

A large, forested mountain dominates the background, its slopes covered in dense evergreen trees. The peak is partially shrouded in low-hanging clouds, adding a sense of depth and atmosphere. The mountain’s rugged contours contrast with the softer sky, creating a striking natural scene. In the foreground, scattered trees frame the view, guiding the eye toward the towering landscape beyond.

Moosilauke's peaks dominate the eastern skyline.

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