Mount Field via Avalon Trail

The Mount Field via Avalon Trail is 5.5 miles round trip, starting at Crawford Depot (Route 302). At AMC book time (half the distance in hours plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing), that works out to roughly 3-5 hours. Most parties take longer than book time on rough or above-treeline terrain, in winter, or with a heavy pack.

The Mount Field via Avalon Trail climbs about 2,382 ft over 5.5 miles, an average of roughly 436 ft of gain per mile. That figure is cumulative ascent across the whole out-and-back, not the difference between the trailhead and the high point.

HikerNerd rates the Mount Field via Avalon Trail Moderate on a six-tier scale from Easy to Most demanding. The rating comes from the route itself: its 5.5 miles, 2,382 ft of gain, and the steepest quarter mile of trail, with routes known for scrambles or ledges rated a step harder. It is the same scale our NH 4,000-footer difficulty ranking uses. Above-treeline exposure, water crossings, and winter conditions can still make a well-rated route the hardest day of your year, so check current conditions before committing.

The Mount Field via Avalon Trail summits 2 named peaks: Mount Field, Mount Avalon.

The Mount Field via Avalon Trail starts at Crawford Depot (Route 302). Check the trail alerts on this page before you drive: trailhead access and parking in the White Mountains change with closures and construction.