Kimball Ski Trail

Near Cardigan South Peak · New Hampshire

Kimball Ski Trail is a trail in southern and western New Hampshire, climbing about 550 ft from Cardigan Lodge to the Ski Route junction.

Map length

1.2 mi

Climb from the low end

551 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

52 min / 41 min

High point

1,944 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

897 ft/mi

Stream crossings

0

Low point

1,387 ft

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

Kimball Ski Trail

Elevation profile
1,000'1,750'2,500'0 mi1.2 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Cardigan Lodge (the lower end) to Ski Route junction.

  1. 0.0Cardigan Lodge
  2. 0.0Campsite
  3. 1.1Junction with Alexandria Ski Trail, Alleyway, Cathedral Forest Trail, Holt Trail and Ski Route
  4. 1.2Elizabeth Falls

Trailheads and parking

  • Cardigan Lodge

    0.2 mi walk to the start of the trail

    Off Shem Valley Road

    Fall weekends: Full in 1 of 2 reports; others found space as late as 8:30 am.

    Weekdays (all seasons): Had space in all 4 reports, as late as 8:45 am.

    Latest report, Sat, Oct 3: Filling up, then overflowing.

    All parking reports for Cardigan Lodge

Connecting trails

Nature TrailAlexandria Ski TrailAlleywayCathedral Forest TrailHolt TrailSki Route

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.