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Mount Fayal Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NH
  3. …Lakes Region
  4. …Squam Lake
  5. Holderness
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Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

1,075' 328 m

High

694' 212 m

Low

337' 103 m

Up

381' 116 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Geological Significance · Historical Significance · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

Trails and Exhibits are open from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Admission is $22.00 (2022).

Description

This trail starts off the Ecotone Trail, just above Upper Pond. It travels along the woods road that leads up to the Piper Cellarhole. The trail turns right and ascends to the summit of Mount Fayal. The summit is a small pile of rocks on the right. The trail descends, passing a few decent viewpoints. It ends when it reaches the Ecotone Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Flora: Wintergreen, Starflower, White Pine, Beech, Fringed Polygala.

Contacts

Land Manager: Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Shared By:

David Smith
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#3

in Holderness

#558

in New Hampshire

#21,121

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Starflower (Trientalis borealis)
May 22, 2022 near Holderness, NH

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