Mount Major

Mountain in New Hampshire · 1,732 ft

1,732 ft
Elevation
180 ft
Prominence
1.5 mi
Hike length one way
43.5136, -71.2872
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Mount Major

1.5 mi
one way
1,135 ft
of ascent
1 h 38 min
round trip

The route starts at Mount Major Parking Lot — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

656 ft1.5 mi · 1,775 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Mount Major Parking LotRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
1.5 mi on foot · ↑ 1,135 ft · about 1 h 38 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 2.4 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Steinwachs Trailhead
parking · northwest of the peak
about 2.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Mount Major?

Mount Major is 1,732 ft above sea level and lies in New Hampshire. Its prominence is 180 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Mount Major?

From Mount Major Parking Lot it is about 1.5 mi one way with 1,135 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 38 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Mount Major?

The nearest parking is Mount Major Parking Lot (northeast of the peak) — 1.5 mi on foot · ↑ 1,135 ft · about 1 h 38 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 2.4 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Mount Major in Conquer?

Yes — Mount Major is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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