What are the main hiking routes to North Twin Mountain?

The main routes to North Twin Mountain include North Twin Trail - to summit and back., Twinway from Galehead Hut - via South Twin..

How difficult is hiking North Twin Mountain?

North Twin Mountain is rated Moderate/Difficult difficulty.

How long does it take to hike North Twin Mountain?

Typically, hiking North Twin Mountain takes 5–7 hours - out-and-back..

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North Twin Mountain

Forest trail with steady grade; several river crossings - Little River.; typical roots and rocks

Prominence: 299 ft Range: Twin Range

Units

Elevation: 4,761 ft

North Twin Mountain - This winter landscape captures North Twin Mountain under bright afternoon sunlight, showcasing the alpine zone's granite ledges and the surrounding forest trail blanketed in snow. The clear skies emphasize the mountain weather typical of the White Mountains region in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. - NH48 — This winter landscape captures North Twin Mountain under bright afternoon sunlight, showcasing the alpine zone's granite ledges and the surrounding forest trail blanketed in snow. The clear skies emphasize the mountain weather typical of the White Mountains region in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest.

Overview

Forest trail with steady grade; several river crossings - Little River.; typical roots and rocks

Standard Routes

North Twin Trail - to summit and back. — 8.6 mi • 2,950 ft gain • Out & back • Moderate/Difficult
Twinway from Galehead Hut - via South Twin. — 4.6 - one-way from hut. mi • 1,150 - from hut. ft gain • Thru-hike segment • Moderate

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Photo gallery

North Twin Mountain - Captured in mid-August, this landscape showcases North Twin Mountain within the White Mountain National Forest under a dynamic sky of white clouds and blue patches. The summer afternoon light highlights the varied textures of the forest trail and granite ledges, emphasizing the mountain's gentle contours and the expansive wilderness of New Hampshire's White Mountains. - NH48 — Afternoon Shadows on North Twin Mountain
`Canon EOS 5DS R | 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 012 | f/4.0 | 1/1000 sec | ISO 100`

North Twin Mountain - Bathed in warm sunlight on a mid-August afternoon, North Twin Mountain stands prominently within the White Mountains range of New Hampshire. The scene showcases the lush forest trail areas below the summit, with patches of granite ledges visible along the ridge line. Gentle mountain weather with light cloud cover enhances the vibrant summer greens of the White Mountain National Forest, emphasizing the natural beauty and serene atmosphere of this alpine environment. - NH48 — Sunlit Forest Canopy and North Twin Mountain
`Canon EOS 5DS R | 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art 012 | f/1.4 | 0/1 sec | ISO 100`

Trail-tested notes

Experience summary

I built this guide around field photography sessions on North Twin Mountain in Twin Range. North Twin Mountain is a 4,761-foot mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Conditions from experience

Summer and fall - Haystack Rd open.; winter - via bushwhack route to avoid crossings. Low - trail largely below treeline; summit protected by trees.

Planning tip

North Twin Trail - to summit and back. - 8.6 - 2,950 - Moderate/Difficult - Out & back Yes - Little River crossed multiple times in first half of trail. Small dirt lot at trailhead; closed in winter - road closure adds ~2 mi from end of Little River Rd.

Last reviewed: 2026-02-14