Glen Boulder

A steep hike to a glacial erratic with spectacular views as a reward.
Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
3.20 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Advanced
Towns
Pinkham's Grant (NH), Sargents Purchase (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
Yes

Description

Glen Boulder is a glacial erratic that is perched on the mountainside above Pinkham Notch. To get to the boulder, hike up the Glen Boulder trail from the Glen Ellis Scenic Area parking lot. The trail climbs steeply to a relatively low elevation treeline. Once above treeline, the views are spectacular. The boulder is 1.6 miles from the parking lot. The Glen Boulder trail continues another 1.6 miles past the boulder to the Davis Path. 

Other Information

Before you hike, know the hiker responsibility code and be prepared:

  • With knowledge and gear
  • To leave your plans
  • To stay together
  • To turn back
  • For emergencies
  • To share the hiker code with others.

 Visit the hikeSafe website to learn more!

 

Trail Manager

Glen Boulder is in the White Mountain National Forest. For more information, contact:

White Mountain National Forest: Androscoggin Ranger District

White Mountain National Forest: Androscoggin Ranger District
300 Glen Road
Gorham, NH 03581-1399
Phone: (603) 466-2713 x 0
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Trailhead Information

The Glen Boulder trail starts from the Glen Ellis Scenic Area parking lot. The turn off for the Glen Ellis Scenic area is on the west side of NH-16, 11.2 miles south of Gorham and 11.3 miles north of the NH-16/US-302 intersection in Bartlett. After turning into the scenic area parking, park in the pull-off around the loop. Please pay the day-use fee as described on the kiosk when entering the parking lot.

Click on a parking icon to get custom directions
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