Inlook

Inlook is a short, out-and-back hike in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, on the Androscoggin Ranger District. The trail climbs from a low point of about 1,900 feet to a high of 2,724 feet, and it runs about 1.3 miles round trip with a total gain of roughly 870 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest part at about 0.45 miles from the start. That stretch reaches a grade of about 35%, so plan for a steady, moderate effort, even though the hike is rated easy. The most comfortable months are summer and early fall. Typical averages from the Pinkham Notch weather station, about 7 miles away, run from highs near 75°F in July to around 68°F in September. That station sits roughly 700 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on top run cooler. Several other destinations sit close by. Brookside and Short Line are both within a quarter mile, Barnes Field Campground is about 4 miles away, and the Pine Mountain climbing area is about 3.8 miles off.