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North and South Twins Hike

Hiking - Full Day

DATE: Oct 04, 2025

END DATE: Oct 04, 2025

Event Location: Twin Mountain NH

Trip Leader(s)

Gandalf
Thornton, NH United States,

JDNnh
Thornton, NH United States

Meeting Time: 8:00 AM

Max # People: 15

Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money

Difficulty Level:

Strenuous

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Summary

Join us for a classic White Mountains adventure during peak fall foliage! This 11.2-mile out-and-back hike to North and South Twin Mountains delivers everything: a peaceful riverside approach, a heart-pumping climb, and breathtaking 360° summit views from South Twin’s open summit. The trail becomes steep with rocky footing and some minor hands-on scrambles.

We'll summit North Twin [4,761’] first, then continue on to South Twin [4,902’]. It’s a rugged, rewarding route that promises autumn beauty and mountain magic. ??

Hike Details:

Route: North Twin Trail → North Twin Spur
Distance: ~11.2 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: ~3,750 feet
Pace: Moderate with breaks for views, photos, and snacks
Difficulty: Strenuous (steep sections, scrambles, and rocky footing)

What to Bring:

Footwear with grip (trail runners or hiking boots)
Weather-appropriate layers (warmth, wind, and rain)
Hat and gloves
Headlamp (yes—even for daytime hikes!)
At least 2 liters of water
Lunch + trail snacks
A great attitude and sense of adventure!

Note: This trail includes steep and rocky sections with some scrambles and moderate exposure. Come prepared and ready for a challenge.

Post-Hike Social in Waterville Valley

After the hike, everyone’s welcome back to our house in Waterville Valley for a BBQ and hangout:

Chill on the deck, enjoy food ($10/person)
Soak in the hot tub
Optional campfire
Showers available — bring a change of clothes

Lodging Option

Want to make it a full weekend? Stay overnight with us!
Includes linens, towels, coffee & bagels:

Friday night: $25
Saturday night (includes dinner): $35
Full weekend: $60

Limited space – email us early to reserve a bunk!

Event Coordinators:

Mike Boisvert & Jon Normand
RSVP for the BBQ & lodging ASAP so we can plan for food and beds!

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

From US Route 3:

2.5 miles west of the stoplight in Twin Mountain
2.8 miles east of the junction with Trudeau Road
Turn south onto gravel Haystack Road (look for hiker symbol)
Drive 2.5 miles to the North Twin Trailhead parking area

Look for a blue Toyota Tacoma at the trailhead — that’s your crew!