Mount Tom is a 4,051 foot mountain in the Willey Range in Bethlehem, NH. It is most often hiked in combination with Mount Field, and also frequently summited with Mount Willey.
Height: 4,051 feet (1,234.7 Meters)
Distance: 5.8 Miles Round Trip (9.33 Km)
Elevation Gain: 2,250 feet (685.8 meters)
Duration: 3-5 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Trail Map
Trails
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail to Mt. Tom Spur Trail
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
Zealand Trail: This route is 11.2 miles round trip and features 2,250 feet of elevation gain. The trailhead is off of Zealand Road.
Hikers can also choose to hike up Mount Willey, and across the Willey range to Mount Tom. There are multiple trailheads up Willey that can be used.
Directions
To Parking at Crawford Notch Station:
Weather Forecast
Bartlett, NH
Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. West wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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