Water Way

Near Trout Mountain · Maine

Water Way is a trail in New Hampshire's North Country, climbing about 250 ft from Ice Caves Parking to Water Way parking.

Map length

3.9 mi

Climb from the low end

253 ft

Book time up / down (from map miles)

2 h 4 min / 2 h 3 min

High point

659 ft

Above treeline

None

Steepest ¼ mile

271 ft/mi

Stream crossings

3

Low point

538 ft

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

Water Way

Elevation profile
0'500'1,000'0 mi3.9 mi

Mile by mile (map miles)

From Ice Caves Parking (the lower end) to Water Way parking.

  1. 0.0Ice Caves Parking
  2. 1.7Crosses a stream
  3. 1.9Crosses a stream
  4. 3.7Abol Deadwater Pond East
  5. 3.7Crosses a stream
  6. 3.9Junction with Appalachian Trail and ITS 85/86
  7. 3.9Water Way parking

Trailheads and parking

  • Water Way parking

    0.1 mi walk to the start of the trail

    Off Water Way

  • Ice Caves Parking

    Off Water Way

Connecting trails

ITS 85/86Appalachian TrailITS 85/86

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.