South Peak Spur

Near South Peak · New Hampshire

South Peak Spur is a trail in the Kinsman Range and around Moosilauke, climbing about 100 ft from South Peak to South Peak. Part of it is above treeline.

Map length

0.1 mi

Climb from the low end

103 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

8 min / 5 min

High point

4,533 ft

Above treeline

0.1 mi

Steepest ¼ mile

–

Stream crossings

0

Low point

4,429 ft

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

South Peak Spur Above treeline

Elevation profile Above treeline
4,000'4,500'5,000'South Peak, mile 0.150 mi0.1 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From South Peak (the lower end) to South Peak.

  1. 0.0South Peak
  2. 0.0Leaves the trees: exposed above treeline
  3. 0.1South Peak

Recent trip reports

From hikers who used this trail, via New England Trail Conditions.

  • Sep. 30, 2026 · Pappy

    Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable

    Water crossings: There are wood bridges over the crossings.

    Full report on NETC

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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP. Above-treeline areas from canopy height by Meta and WRI (CC BY 4.0). Distances are measured from the map and can differ from signs and guidebooks. Conditions change: check before you go.