Mount Chocorua (Loop Trail) at a Relaxed Pace
Details
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 5 - Vigorous
Trip Leader(s): Patricia Sanchez, Robert Mackin
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000017hPR
Register By: 8/24/2026
Audience: Everyone
Description: Join us on a summer hike of Mount Chocorua (3,490′), one of the most popular and recognizable 52 WAV. Chocorua’s striking, rocky summit offers sweeping 360-degree views of the surrounding lakes and mountains, making them some of the best in the White Mountains.
We will complete a loop route, ascending from the Piper Trail trailhead and following Piper Trail before transitioning onto connecting trails (including the Carter Ledge Trail) as we make our way toward the summit. The climb begins gradually through wooded terrain but becomes increasingly rugged as we gain elevation. Above treeline, hikers should expect rocky footing, steep ledges, and sections of open granite slab. The final approach to the summit is exposed and involves some scrambling. This hike is best in dry conditions so we will monitor the weather closely. Rain and slick rocks will cancel this trip.
For this trip, hikers are expected to be able to hike at least 9 miles over varied terrain with some steep pitches and scrambling with an overall elevation of 3,049 ft. Pace will be on the slower side of moderate and we will stay as a group. Even so, this is a challenging hike and participants need to be in shape for a strenuous multi-hour hike. This will be an all day hike.
After registration, we will contact you for further screening to ensure each hiker has the requisite experience and gear for the hike. Meeting location will be emailed to confirmed participants about 5 days prior to the hike.
Required Gear: Standard White Mountain daypack is required: 10 essentials including headlamp, warm jacket, rain gear, lunch, water, other personal gear as desired. Sturdy footwear with grippy soles suitable for rough hiking and moderate scrambling. Refer to the AMC three-season gear checklist
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!