Belknap Range Hiking Maps
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The Boy Scout Map has been placed as close to the top of the page as possible so
it can be printed. The Map below depicts the entire Belknap Range from an old map. See below for descriptions
of access points for hiking, mountain biking and parking.
#1.- Gunstock. There are a number of trails, and the slopes thmselves, where
you hike right up and from the top of Gunstock you will overloook the whole Belknap Range. Drive right in to the ski
area, which is a busy campground during the summer, and I am sure you can get a map and they might charge you something. They
rent mountain bikes and have trails dedicated to such purposes. It is located off of Rt. 11A in Gilford. Here is their website.
right now it is all winter and ski info. In the warmer months there
is a link to Gunstock hiking and mountain biking trails.
#2.- Belknap Mountain: Follow Rt. 11A to Gilford Village. Turn in
and go past the General Store and then past the High School Complex and keep going up and up and up. The road turns to dirt
and gets very steep and there are hairpin curves. Just the ride up the mountain is an adventure in itself. From the parking
area it is a steep hike up to the fire tower. An excellent view and access to other trails and Round Pond. An excellent view
of Sunset Lake from here.
#3.- Mt. Major: Accessible from a large parking area
off of Rt. 11 in Alton near the scenic view area. A very busy hiking area with vehicles and busses parked up and down Rt.
11 on crowded days. See below for photos/images of the view from this beautiful vista.
#4.- My favorite. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Manning Lake / Camp Bell. Avery Hill Road to Places Mill
Road. Take a right. Go past the Scout Camp entrance and up to Giunea Ridge Road. Take a right. Follow to Moulton Road
(New Sign says Manning Lake Road). Take a right. Park at either the boat ramp or drive into Camp Bell. It is called Camp Leo
on this map. Note that the road below Sunset Lake that is labelled Alton Mt. Rd. is now called Places Mill Road. The boat
ramp is a great place to take the kayaks on a day trip. RECOMMENDED HIKE: From Camp Bell follow the Red/Blue trail up a steep
hill. Take a left at the Upper Round Pond Trail. Return by the Suncook Brook Trail for views of the brook and waterfalls and
excellent views from Mack Ridge looking over Gilmanton from cliffs.
#5.- Sunset Lake / Scout Camp: Enter the Scout Camp from Places Mill Road or paddle over to
their waterfront on Sunset Lake. Access to all trails from here. In the summer they like you to sign in at the admin bldg.
Shannon Mountain provides an excellent view of both Hills Pond and Sunset Lake. (See photo) Bring picnic.
From the Boy Scout Sunset Lake waterfront follow the red trail along Sunset Lake. Take a left on the yellow trail
which will lead you up to the top. ENJOY!
click here for a description of the trails
information about Belknap Mountain Fire Tower Driving Directions to Belknap Mountain Carriage Road and a Photo
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