Carter Ledge Trail
Near Middle Sister · New Hampshire
Carter Ledge Trail is a trail in the Sandwich Range and Waterville Valley, climbing about 2,450 ft from Carter Ledge to the Middle Sister Trail junction.
Map length
3.2 mi
Climb from the low end
2,467 ft
Book time up / down (from map miles)
2 h 49 min / 1 h 38 min
High point
3,139 ft
Above treeline
None
Steepest ¼ mile
1,705 ft/mi
Stream crossings
0
Low point
746 ft
Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.
Carter Ledge Trail
Mile by mile (map miles)
From Carter Ledge (the lower end) to Middle Sister Trail junction.
- 0.0Carter Ledge
- 1.0Junction with Middle Sister Trail
- 1.8Junction with Nickerson Ledge Trail
- 3.2Junction with Middle Sister Trail
Distances and book times (map miles)
To Middle Sister Trail junction (mile 1.0)
1.03 mi (total 1.03) · ↑597 ↓2 ft · 49 min / 31 min
To Nickerson Ledge Trail junction
0.75 mi (total 1.78) · ↑420 ↓14 ft · 35 min / 23 min
To Middle Sister Trail junction (mile 3.2)
1.39 mi (total 3.17) · ↑1,446 ↓69 ft · 1 h 25 min / 44 min
| From | To | Map miles | Total | Climb ↑ / ↓ | Time ↑ / ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Ledge | Middle Sister Trail junction (mile 1.0) | 1.03 | 1.03 | 597 / 2 ft | 49 min / 31 min |
| Middle Sister Trail junction (mile 1.0) | Nickerson Ledge Trail junction | 0.75 | 1.78 | 420 / 14 ft | 35 min / 23 min |
| Nickerson Ledge Trail junction | Middle Sister Trail junction (mile 3.2) | 1.39 | 3.17 | 1,446 / 69 ft | 1 h 25 min / 44 min |
↑ walking from Carter Ledge; ↓ the other way. Book time: 2 mph over the map miles plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing.
Trailheads and parking
Carter Ledge
Trailhead
Weekends (all seasons): Had space in the one report.
Latest report, Sun, Sep 6: Plenty of room.
Recent trip reports
No reports on this trail in the last 30 days; the latest are below. From hikers on New England Trail Conditions.
- Sun, Sep 6MudDry
Water crossings: None. Note: Hobbs Brook is dry; there is no water on these trails.
Full report on NETC
Connecting trails
Packing for fall? The fall gear guide has the full list.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.