Mount Osceola is known for the beautiful clifftop views overlooking Waterville Valley. With approaches from Tripoli Road as well as the Kancamagus highway, gorgeous views, and easy double summit of East Osceola, this is a favorite among nearly all hikers.
Height: 4,340 feet (1,323 meters)
Distance: 6.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,050 feet
Duration:Â 3-5 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Trails
Mount Osceola Trail | 6.4 miles round trip | 2,050 feet elevation gain
This trail is the easiest route up Mount Osceola. It is frequently hiked though the summer and fall.
Greeley Pond Trail | 7.6 miles round trip | 3,116 feet elevation gain
This route will take you over East Osceola on the way to Osceola.
Trail Map
Hiking Mount Osceola and East Osceola
There are two options for summiting both Mount Osceola and East Osceola. Starting from either Tripoli Road, or from Route 112 (The Kanc). Starting from tripoli road is an 8.4 mile round trip with 2,950 feet of elevation gain. Greeley Pond Trail is slightly shorter with a 7.6 mile round trip and 3,116 feet of elevation gain.
Directions
To Mount Osceola Trail (Tripoli Road)
To Greeley Pond Trail (Route 112)
Weather Forecast
Lincoln, NH
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -17. West wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Friday
Snow showers likely between 10am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -27. West wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20. Wind chill values as low as -51. Northwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near -8. Wind chill values as low as -55. Northwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -13. Northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
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