Upper Trail

Upper Trail is a short, easy hike of about 0.4 miles on a point-to-point route, with an elevation gain of about 113 feet. It runs through Oak Hill, managed by New Hampshire's State Department of Natural Resources, and its high point sits at about 662 feet. The trail is also used for biking, and the steepest stretch comes near the start, with a grade of about 32%. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Concord show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. That station sits lower than the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. The trail makes a natural link with several other short routes in the area. Murray Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Ledges Pass Trail and Potter Ridge Trail are each about 0.3 miles off. Climbers can find Big Quarry, also known as Tadpole Quarry, roughly 4 miles away.