Table Mountain NH via Attitash Trail
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Table Mountain NH Hike Details
Trail: Attitash Trail
Miles: 3.5 miles
Hours: 1.75 hiking; 2.25 total
Level: Moderate
Table Mountain NH Hike Overview
Table Mountain (2,669’) is a beautiful mountain in Bartlett, and it was added to the 52 With a View List in 2020, so you know it has stunning views! The trail travels through a beautiful forest along a stream and provides multiple overlooks with expansive views looking south. The trailhead is on Bear Notch Road, which is only open seasonally. Also, the parking lot is small, so I recommend arriving early to secure a parking spot!
Note: Attitash Trail to Table Mountain gains over 1,300 feet of elevation, most of which is on the last section of the trail. As you approach the summit, the trail has steep rock slabs and loose gravel, which can be tricky to ascend, especially when wet.
Table Mountain NH via Attitash Trail
September 17, 2022
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Table Mountain has been on my bucket list since it was added to the 52 With a View List in 2020. I love the 52 With a View List because there are many underrated hikes! It was supposed to rain all weekend, but last-minute Saturday cleared up, so I decided to hike Table Mountain!
I began my day pretty late and did not arrive at the Attitash Trail trailhead until about 10 AM. The parking lot is very small, so I was lucky to park in the last spot. The weather was absolutely perfect, so I was one happy hiker when I started the hike to Table Mountain! The first half-mile of the trail was easy and gradually gained elevation. It was a beautiful walk through the forest along the stream, and there were a few small waterfalls nearby! I passed about four groups of people in this section, and I knew I would be one of the only hikers on the summit!
After about a half-mile, I reached the first steep section. I thought it would be nonstop after this section, but as soon as I reached the top, the trail leveled out before it began gradually ascending. But I knew from reading reviews that I still had some steep sections to climb. Once I reached the last half-mile of the trail, the steep sections began. This section traveled up exposed rock slabs and a lot of loose gravel. The loose gravel was difficult to ascend even with the trail being dry. Luckily, this section had multiple overlooks with beautiful views to distract me!
Just before the top, there was one final loose gravel section, which I was not excited to descend. Once I reached the top, I had breathtaking views looking south toward Mount Chocorua and the Kancamagus Highway! The views were incredible, and I was so happy to have hiked it on a clear day. I sat at the top for a half-hour, enjoying the views and talking with another group of hikers.
Before I left, I decided to try to find the actual summit of Table Mountain, which is a short walk past the final viewpoint. Then I began my descent, which I honestly was not excited to do. The loose gravel was difficult to descend, so I sat on my heels and slowly slid down each section. Once I was past the loose gravel sections, it was smooth sailing! I jogged the rest of the trail because I was feeling good, and the last mile was a fantastic trail for trail running. Soon enough, I reached the trailhead and decided to drive the rest of Bear Notch Road and enjoy the beautiful overlooks!
Table Mountain will be a mountain I revisit because it was not too difficult of a hike for the views! Have you hiked Table Mountain?
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