The Doubleheads (Jackson, NH): 18-Dec-2009
It's easy to understand why the Doubleheads in Jackson, NH are so named. They appear as a "double-headed" mountain regardless of whether you're viewing them from a distant mountaintop, or from an up-close location such the Black Mountain Ski area as shown in the photo below.
I did the loop hike over South and North Doublehead which involves starting at the trailhead off Dundee Road in Jackson, NH, and then hiking the Doublehead Ski Trail plus the Old Path and the New Path. Although this loop is just shy of 4 miles, there's nearly 1,800 ft of elevation gain. So, although the mileage is relatively short, it provides a pretty good workout!
For me, the highlight of this hike is the view of the Carter Notch, as shown below in the slightly zoomed photo.
Also, the view toward the Presidential Range is pretty nice as well.
North Doublehead provides some interesting views to the east. I especially like the close-up view of Mountain Pond.
It's been a number of years since I've done this loop hike, and I felt the need to repeat it. I was happy that I did. It fit my available time frame for hiking, and with the rather "generous" elevation gain, it provided a workout on par with a much longer hike!
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