The Direttissima

Near Wildcat E · New Hampshire

USFS trail #31404

The Direttissima is a trail in the Carter, Wildcat and Baldface ranges, climbing about 350 ft from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center to the Glen Boulder Trail junction.

Map length

1.0 mi

Climb from the low end

343 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

40 min / 31 min

High point

2,328 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

519 ft/mi

Stream crossings

1

Low point

2,014 ft

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

The Direttissima

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

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (the lower end) to Glen Boulder Trail junction.

  1. 0.0Pinkham Notch Visitor Center
  2. 0.1Bridge over Ellis River
  3. 1.0Junction with Glen Boulder Trail

Trailheads and parking

  • Pinkham Notch Visitor Center

    Trailhead

    Weekends (all seasons): Had space in all 3 reports, as late as 8 am.

    Weekdays (all seasons): Had space in all 3 reports, as late as 8:30 am.

    Latest report, Tue, Jul 28: Filling up at 8:30 am.

    All parking reports for Pinkham Notch Visitor Center

Connecting trails

Glen Boulder 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.