East Branch Trail

Near South Baldface · New Hampshire

East Branch Trail is a trail in the Carter, Wildcat and Baldface ranges, climbing about 900 ft from East Branch Trailhead to the Wild River Trail junction.

Map length

3.9 mi

Climb from the low end

922 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

2 h 24 min / 2 h 2 min

High point

2,594 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

770 ft/mi

Stream crossings

2 (2 fords)

Low point

1,685 ft

Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.

East Branch Trail

Elevation profile
1,500'2,250'3,000'0 mi3.9 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From East Branch Trailhead (the lower end) to Wild River Trail junction.

  1. 0.0East Branch Trailhead
  2. 0.1Fords Gulf Brook: can be dangerous in high water
  3. 1.4Fords Black Brook
  4. 3.9Junction with Wild River Trail

Trailheads and parking

  • East Branch Trailhead

    Off East Branch Road

    Weekdays (all seasons): Had space at 2:30 pm in the one report.

    Latest report, Fri, Jul 31: Nearly empty at 9:30 am, then plenty of room at 2:30 pm.

    All parking reports for East Branch Trailhead

Connecting trails

East Branch Trail (Not Maintained)Wild River Trail

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.