Summary

Mount Roberts & Faraway Mountain Loop is a 9.2 mile loop in Moultonborough, New Hampshire. The ledges have expansive views and variable 5-15% grades. Expecting 4-5 hours plus time for lunch at Mount Roberts summit. Ascending Mount Roberts with mixed forest floor and several open ledges with expansive views. Then descending from Faraway Mountain via the carriage trails into the valley with mostly forest floor and generally easy grades. Lunch is best at the last ledge of Roberts or the summit for best views, but TBD by group day of the hike and timing.

Come prepared with appropriate attire for Spring Mixed Conditions, including wind/rain shell, warm layers, and well broken in footwear suited for rocky ledges, roots, loose rocks, and mud. Please bring desired food, snacks, and enough water to complete the trail, there are a few easy streams to cross for water sources to draw from on this trail. 

Day Hiking Essentials Checklist

Post hike drinks & food, to be decided day of from available options. Please propose options in event chat if you have recommendations. 

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

Google Maps Link

Parking at Castle in the Clouds is pay parking, but the Shannon Pond Hiker Kiosk and Parking area is free, plus overflow parking in the pasture on the left past the sign. 

From Moultonborough NH, Head southwest on NH-25 W for 0.2 mi. Turn right toward NH-25 E, then turn left onto NH-25 E and proceed 0.8 mi. Turn right onto NH-109 S proceed 2.2 mi. Continue straight onto NH-171 E for 0.5 mi. Turn left onto Ossipee Park Rd and proceed up to the trail head or overflow parking. Group will depart the Shannon Pond Hiker Kiosk rally point (43.73203,-71.32449) at 9:15.