Shelburne Trail
Near Shelburne Moriah Mountain · New Hampshire
Shelburne Trail is a trail in the Carter, Wildcat and Baldface ranges, climbing about 1,950 ft from Shelburne Trail parking to Shelburne South.
Map length
7.0 mi
Climb from the low end
1,955 ft
Book time up / down (from map miles)
4 h 29 min / 4 h 22 min
High point
2,768 ft
Above treeline
None
Steepest ¼ mile
1,328 ft/mi
Stream crossings
5 (4 fords)
Low point
844 ft
Measured on the map. The AMC guide and Forest Service figures usually run 5 to 15% longer.
Shelburne Trail
Mile by mile (map miles)
From Shelburne Trail parking (the lower end) to Shelburne South.
- 0.0Shelburne Trail parking
- 3.1Fords a stream
- 3.5Fords a stream
- 4.0Junction with Kenduskeag Trail
- 6.2Bridge over a stream
- 6.8Junction with Highwater Trail and Highwater Trail (sections missing/eroded)
- 6.8Fords Bull Brook
- 6.9Fords Wild River: can be dangerous in high water
- 7.0Shelburne South
Distances and book times (map miles)
To Kenduskeag Trail junction
3.95 mi (total 3.95) · ↑1,933 ↓24 ft · 2 h 56 min / 1 h 59 min
To Highwater Trail and Highwater Trail (sections missing/eroded) junction
2.83 mi (total 6.78) · ↑10 ↓1,677 ft · 1 h 25 min / 2 h 15 min
To Shelburne South
0.23 mi (total 7.01) · ↑8 ↓16 ft · 7 min / 7 min
| From | To | Map miles | Total | Climb ↑ / ↓ | Time ↑ / ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Trail parking | Kenduskeag Trail junction | 3.95 | 3.95 | 1,933 / 24 ft | 2 h 56 min / 1 h 59 min |
| Kenduskeag Trail junction | Highwater Trail and Highwater Trail (sections missing/eroded) junction | 2.83 | 6.78 | 10 / 1,677 ft | 1 h 25 min / 2 h 15 min |
| Highwater Trail and Highwater Trail (sections missing/eroded) junction | Shelburne South | 0.23 | 7.01 | 8 / 16 ft | 7 min / 7 min |
↑ walking from Shelburne Trail parking; ↓ the other way. Book time: 2 mph over the map miles plus 30 minutes per 1,000 ft of climbing.
Trailheads and parking
Shelburne Trail parking
Off Connor Brook Road
Weekdays (all seasons): Had space in the one report.
Latest report, Thu, Jun 4: Plenty of room.
Shelburne South
Off Wild River Road · Winter: road closed · Road closed
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.