Mount Cabot is one of the northern most 4,000 foot mountains in NH. It is far less frequented than other peaks, and still offers hikers a unique experience in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. It is mainly a mountain for peak baggers looking to tackle the NH 48. Though it may bot have the most stunning summit views, the trails through the isolated woods are beautiful.
Height: 4,170 feet
Distance: 9.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,900 feet
Duration: 3-5 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Map
Map Courtesy of 4000footers.com
Trails
Bunnel Notch Trail
This trail begins at the end of York Pond Road, and ascends to Mount Cabot in 4.7 miles, making a 9.4 mile round trip hike. The trailhead is located a little past the Berlin Fish Hatchery.
Unknown Pond Trail South
This trail begins at the end of York Pond Road as well. You will head north on the Unknown Pond Trail before turning left towards Mount Cabot at Unknown Pond. This is 11.8 miles round trip.
Unknown Pond Trail North
This trail begins at the end of Mill Brook Road. This is the lesser traveled route up Mount Cabot. This is a 10.6 mile round trip with 3,250 feet of elevation gain.
Directions
To Bunnel Notch / York Pond Trailhead / Unknown Pond (South End)
To Unknown Pond Trailhead (North End)
Weather Forecast
Berlin, NH
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy. High near 6, with temperatures falling to around 0 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -22. Wind chill values as low as -48. Northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -9. Wind chill values as low as -50. Northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -18. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 2. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
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