Mount Field is a 4,340 foot mountain in the Willey Range in Bethlehem, NH. It is most often hiked in combination with Mount Tom and Mount Avalon, and also frequently summited with Mount Willey. It is the tallest mountain in the Willey Range and features a wooded summit that has views towards Mount Washington.
Height: 4,340 feet (1,322.8 Meters)
Distance: 5.8 Miles Round Trip (9.33 Km)
Elevation Gain: 2,550 feet (777.4 meters)
Duration: 3-5 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Map
Trails
Avalon Trail, Willey Range Trail – 5.8 Miles Round Trip – 2,550 feet elevation gain
This trailhead is located in Crawford Notch at the train station directly across from Saco Lake. The trail begins with gradual elevation gain, crosses a couple rivers, and gets slightly more difficult once passing the junction of the Mount Avalon Trail.
Hiking Mount Tom and Field
Many people want to hike both Mount Tom and Field in a loop. Mount Avalon is also included in this loop, and is worth the 100 yard detour.
Total Mileage: 7.8 miles
Alternate Routes
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail – 8.2 Miles – 3,500 feet elevation gain
This trail would summit Mount Willey as well, but would skip out on Mount Avalon.
Directions
To Parking at Crawford Notch Station:
Weather Forecast
Bartlett, NH
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -22. West wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -25. West wind 15 to 30 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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