New Hampshire · Hiking · Near Derry

Ledge Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
72 ft
climb
431 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Ledge Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike on Joe English Conservation Land in New Hampshire, about 0.4 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 72 feet. The route starts at about 415 feet and reaches a high point of 431 feet before returning to the starting level. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.15 miles in, and the trail is best suited to a quick stop rather than a full day on foot. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Milford show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. The trail sits close to several other short routes. Old Brook Road Trail, Bacon Trail and Oak Trail are each about 0.1 miles away, and Highland Trail is about 0.2 miles off. For climbers, Purgatory Falls is roughly 6 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Friendly Beaver Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 6.5 mi from the trail
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    Aviation Museum of New Hampshire

    Museum

    On your way back · 10 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Ledge Trail

    Best months: April and June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 14°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 15°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 24°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 34°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 38°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 28°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 20°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Milford, NH, 5.8 mi away at 320 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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