New Hampshire · Hiking

Starr King

Starr KingPhoto: timsackton, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
6.7 mi
round trip
2,873 ft
climb
4,009 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Starr King open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White Mountain National Forest. It doesn't name Starr King, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White Mountain National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Starr King is a hard hike in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, within the Androscoggin Ranger District. The route is an out-and-back, about 6.7 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 2,870 feet and a high point of 4,009 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch near the start at about 0.88 miles, where the grade reaches about 28%. The trail is natural-surfaced, and the Forest Service allows bikes. It is not an accessible route. The trip is open year-round and estimated to take about 3.5 hours. Kilkenny Ridge lies about 1.8 miles away, and Mud Pond Trail is about 2.7 miles away. Mooseway Trail, a cross-country ski route, is about 2.8 miles away. Cherry Mountain Road Camping is about 7.9 miles away for an overnight stay.

Route details

Distance
6.7 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,873 ft
Summit
3,913 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 3.5 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Starr King on Mount Starr King?

About 6.7 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Starr King?

About 2,873 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Starr King?

It is rated hard.

How long does the Starr King take?

About 3.5 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Starr King?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Mount Starr King

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.