Mont Carrigain

Moderate grade through forest, then steep switchbacks; open ridge with some rock underfoot near summit

Proeminence: 2240 ft Chaine: Pemigewasset Wilderness - Carrigain.
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Altitude: 4,700 ft
Mont Carrigain - Captured on a cold December morning, this landscape photograph showcases the serene beauty of Mount Carrigain in the White Mountains. Snow blankets the dense forest trails and ridge lines, while the crisp air and clear sky reveal the mountain's textured summit. This scene epitomizes winter hiking conditions and mountain weather typical of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. - NH48
Captured on a cold December morning, this landscape photograph showcases the serene beauty of Mount Carrigain in the White Mountains. Snow blankets the dense forest trails and ridge lines, while the crisp air and clear sky reveal the mountain's textured summit. This scene epitomizes winter hiking conditions and mountain weather typical of New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.

Mont Carrigain

Itineraires standards

  • Signal Ridge Trail - out & back. — 10.0 mi • 3,250 ft gain • Out & back • Difficult
  • Desolation Trail - steep ascent, via Carrigain Notch loop. — 13.5 mi • ~3,300 ft gain • Loop - Carrigain Notch Trail + Desolation + Signal Ridge. • Very difficult

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