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Route Summary This hike leads to the summit of Copple Crown Mountain as well as a clifftop outlook on its eastern knob called East Peak. There are good views of Lake Winnipesaukee and other lakes, ponds, and surrounding mountains from outlooks on the summit and East Peak.
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Trail Guide I hiked this jewel of a mountain on November 29th before the heavy snows. From the trailhead sign go right for 1.3 miles on a logging road–this portion is also a snowmobile trail in the winter. Keep to the left at the first fork in the road and continue straight until you reach a Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) trail sign. Hiking signs will guide you another 1.3 miles to the summit. The grade from the LRCT sign to the summit is moderate to steep in places. There are great views from the summit to the Belknaps, Ossipee Range and the Lakes Region. If you have time the East Peak trail is well worth the effort, only 0.2 mile each way on a side trail. The view gives the hiker a look at southern New Hampshire. With Copple Crown being so close to southern Maine and southern New Hampshire, it provides a good workout without driving for hours for people living in those regions. I hope to return and make this a winter hike on snowshoes. |
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Driving Directions
The Copple Crown trailhead is located in Brookfield, New Hampshire at Ellis Hatch, Jr. Wildlife Management Area (formerly called Jones Brook Wildlife Management Area). From Route 16:
Other Notes During winter, the first 1.3 miles of the trail is also used by snowmobiles. More Copple Crown Mountain Trail Reports |
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