North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook

The North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook is 7.5 miles round trip, starting at Pine Bend Brook Trailhead (Kancamagus Highway). At AMC book time (half the distance in hours plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing), that works out to roughly 4-7 hours. Most parties take longer than book time on rough or above-treeline terrain, in winter, or with a heavy pack.

The North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook climbs about 2,700 ft over 7.5 miles, an average of roughly 359 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 North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook Hard on a six-tier scale from Easy to Most demanding. The rating comes from the route itself: its 7.5 miles, 2,700 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 North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook summits 1 named peak: Mount Tripyramid (North Peak).

The North Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook starts at Pine Bend Brook Trailhead (Kancamagus Highway). Check the trail alerts on this page before you drive: trailhead access and parking in the White Mountains change with closures and construction.