Concord: Mount Major Loop
Climb to the top of a rocky summit above island-dotted Lake Winnipesaukee on this popular 3.8-mile loop in the Belknap Mountains.
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Mapped by Ed Wheeler
Trail Facts
- Distance: 6.1
Waypoints
MAJ001
Location: 43.5193290710449, -71.2733535766602
Two trailheads start from parking area–choose Boulder Loop Trail (on SW end) and start SW climb
MAJ002
Location: 43.5145683288574, -71.2776489257812
Bear R; orange-blazed trail winds S and traverses wooded slopes
MAJ003
Location: 43.5097694396973, -71.2789688110352
Trail curves SW for continued uphill trek
MAJ004
Location: 43.508918762207, -71.2850189208984
Turn R, climbing N. Ahead, traverse open ledges to gain Major?s summit
MAJ005
Location: 43.5135307312012, -71.2872161865234
Mt. Major (1,786 ft.): Ledgy summit is perfect for taking in views of wooded isles that speckle Lake Winnipesaukee’s azure waters. Haze-free days reveal White Mtns. rising faintly behind lake. Next, descend (SW) on trail
MAJ006
Location: 43.5123443603516, -71.2890701293945
Stay R @ Y, descending W on rock ledges (trail on L leads to col between Mt. Major and Straightback Mtn.)
MAJ007
Location: 43.5123748779297, -71.2946624755859
Continue descent, heading N away from col
MAJ008
Location: 43.5168533325195, -71.295539855957
Path leads NE down a ravine, paralleling a brook
MAJ009
Location: 43.5230331420898, -71.2885360717774
Turn R (E) @ T onto road running through woods
MAJ010
Location: 43.5221672058106, -71.2811965942383
Contour E and cross small saddle
MAJ011
Location: 43.521785736084, -71.2786636352539
Stay straight @ 3-way, then begin final descent to finish loop