Watson Path

New Hampshire

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2.7 mi

Distance

2,314 ft

Gain

2h 1m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Androscoggin Ranger District; most severe: Discovery Trail Emergency Closure

    USFSPosted Aug 31 · checked 2 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clouds, high 48°F / low 37°F, 90% precip — 65/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Why you'll love it

Big climb
Out & back

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Watson Path

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.7 mi
Elevation gain
2,314 ft
Elevation loss
2,314 ft
Highest point
5,356 ft
Lowest point
3,176 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Surface
Natural
Accessibility
Not an accessible trail (Forest Service accessibility status)

Source for bikes, surface, accessibility: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Watson Path is a 2.74-mile out-and-back trail in New Hampshire managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 2,199 feet of elevation.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
3,257 ft
High point
5,356 ft
Total climbing
2,314 ft
Total descent
2,314 ft
Steepest stretch
45% grade around mile 0.5 on the way out
Length (round trip)
2.7 mi
Shape
Out and back

Most of the climbing comes early, so the second half is easier.

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Androscoggin Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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