7.6 mi • 3,113 ft gain • 4-7 hours • Whitehouse Trailhead
White Mountain National Forest to Temporarily Close Section of Lincoln Woods Trail for Public Health and Safety
Release Date: February 2, 2026 Contact Information: Colleen Mainville [email protected] Campton, NH, February 2, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is temporarily closing a portion of the Lincoln Woods Trail to protect health and safety due to construction activities. Beginning February 9, the Lincoln Woods Trail from Route 112-Kancamagus Highway to the junction of the Osseo trail will be closed. The construction activity will take place for several weeks and a closure notice will be posted. This portion of the trail was originally damaged during Hurricane Irene, and the riverside trail has continued to be undermined. Without needed repairs, unchecked erosion will put the trail at risk for complete loss. Parking and trail access to the East Side Trail will continue to be available at Lincoln Woods Trailhead. The project will resume in June with another closure of the Lincoln Woods Trail. The Forest Service will provide additional details at that time. For more information or contact the Pemigewasset Ranger District at (603) 536-6100 x 0 Main Desk.
Source: Forest Service
Feels like -23°F
Best Hiking Window
Monday offers the most viable window if you are fully prepared for extreme cold, as winds gradually subside through the day and skies clear to mostly sunny. Plan for an early morning start on Monday to maximize the available daylight (approximately 11 hours) and aim to summit and descend well before darkness. Even on Monday, summit wind chills will remain well below -20°F and the Wind Chill Warning remains active into the early morning hours. This hike is strongly discouraged for Sunday night. Tuesday brings increasing winds overnight and a moderate snow event late in the day — that window should be avoided entirely. Most hikers should seriously consider waiting for a warmer, calmer day.
Distance
7.6 mi
Elevation Gain
3,113 ft
Duration
4-7 hours
Trailhead
Whitehouse Trailhead
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