Thistle Hill Shelter - New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Free — you'll pick up right here.
116.2 mi
Distance
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What we do know
Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Park unit boundary is mapped — agency alerts for it feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Thistle Hill Shelter - New Hampshire
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 116.2 mi
- Highest point
- 6,140 ft
- Lowest point
- 774 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this trail
This point-to-point trail spanning 116.20 miles traverses New Hampshire's backcountry, connecting remote wilderness areas and offering extended backpacking opportunities for experienced hikers. The route passes through diverse terrain and forest ecosystems, with Thistle Hill Shelter serving as a notable waypoint along this substantial distance trek. This is a serious undertaking requiring multi-day planning, proper navigation skills, and backcountry experience.
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