Campground
Hermit Lake Complex
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Hermit Lake Complex
At the base of Tuckerman Ravine, this shelter provides access to year-round mountaineering opportunities on the East side of Mt. Washington, including famous backcountry spring skiing. There are 8 lean-tos and three tent platforms, as well as outhouses and a hand pump for water. A caretaker is on site year-round. Purchase a camping permit at AMC's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, no overnight pets. Reservations are not accepted.
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Hermit Lake Complex
Sun & Moon
10:53 AM
Sunrise
4:33 PM
Solar Noon
10:13 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 11:32 AM
Golden Hour PM ← 9:34 PM
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Live11h 20m of daylight
Hermit Lake Complex
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Hermit Lake Complex
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Tuckerman Ravine
easy · 1.4 mi · 899 ft gain
Lions Head
easy · 2.49 mi · 1836 ft gain
Lion Head Trail (Winter)
moderate · 0.37 mi · 858 ft gain
Boott Spur Link Trail
hard · 0.51 mi · 786 ft gain
Davis Path
easy · 1 mi · 71 ft gain
Boott Spur Trail
hard · 2.45 mi · 3137 ft gain
Alpine Garden
moderate · 3.6 mi · 418 ft gain
Lawn Cut-Off
0.42 mi · 104 ft gain
Things to Do
Hermit Lake Complex
Hermit Lake Complex
Vault Toilet
toilets · Vault Toilet
Tuckerman Ravine
hiking · Tuckerman Ravine
Summer toilets
toilets · Summer toilets
John Sherburne Ski Trail
snow_sports · John Sherburne Ski Trail
Lions Head
hiking · Lions Head
Lion Head Trail (Winter)
hiking · Lion Head Trail (Winter)
Little Headwall
snow_sports · Little Headwall
