East Branch Trail (Not Maintained)

Near North Doublehead · New Hampshire

East Branch Trail (Not Maintained) is a trail in the Carter, Wildcat and Baldface ranges, climbing about 550 ft from its lower end to East Branch Trailhead.

Map length

3.2 mi

Climb from the low end

528 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

1 h 53 min / 1 h 38 min

High point

1,685 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

376 ft/mi

Stream crossings

4 (4 fords)

Low point

1,188 ft

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

East Branch Trail (Not Maintained)

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

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Lower end (the lower end) to East Branch Trailhead.

  1. 0.0Lower end
  2. 0.0Fords Slippery Brook: can be dangerous in high water
  3. 2.5Fords East Branch Saco River: can be dangerous in high water
  4. 2.9Fords East Branch Saco River: can be dangerous in high water
  5. 3.0Fords East Branch Saco River: can be dangerous in high water
  6. 3.2Junction with East Branch Trail
  7. 3.2East Branch Trailhead

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

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.