Randolph Path

Randolph Path is a 12.2-mile out-and-back hike in New Hampshire, starting from a trailhead about half a mile from the town of Randolph. The route climbs to a high point of 4,941 feet, with a total elevation gain of 4,145 feet over the course of the trip. The climb is front-loaded, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3.5 miles in, where the grade reaches 43 percent. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, and it is not an accessible route. The trip is rated hard, and it takes about six hours to complete. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Mt Washington weather station show July highs around 55°F and lows near 44°F, with no snow days. That station sits about 1,300 feet higher than the trail, so temperatures on the path run warmer. Wood Path and Howker Ridge are both within half a mile. Barnes Field Campground and the Pine Mountain climbing area are each about 3 miles away.