Mount Major Trail — Attraction in Alton

This is a terrific hike if you're looking for stunning views and a bit of adventure. We took the main trail to the summit and the Boulder Loop trail back to the bottom for about a 3-mile round trip. On Oct. 15 we hit the colors at what seemed to be the absolute peak. We had a perfect day with great views of Lake Winnipesaukee. The moderate level of difficulty on AllTrails is appropriate as it does have some sections that are somewhat steep on rock that could be slippery if wet or icy. In most cases one can find a way around, but expect some to work harder than just walking up a smooth trail.

If hiking it in October, you'll have plenty of company on the trail, and parking at the trailhead will overflow fairly early, so parking will extend over half a mile down the road. We found taking the Boulder Loop on the descent to be a great way to get away from the crowds. It's also a gorgeous hike through the trees and the colors were even more spectacular than...

When one hike fell through, I came across this trail by chance or accident. I am so glad I gave it a chance!! I hiked the blue trail which is challenging! The trail is well marked but the group I blended in with lost track of the dots near the top 🔝. We actually found a small dirt trail that we found easier to travel that went around the sheer rock 🪨, which nothing was cooking on, you have to travel across. The top 🔝 of MT. Major made the trek so worth it!! What a view!!! Everyone in the group was smiling 😁! Going back 🔙 down the blue 🔵 trail was so much easier and now I want to go back and explore the yellow 🟡 trail, which I hear 🙉 is easier. Update: October 2025; The yellow 🟡 trail was easier to traverse but it did have stones, not named Mick or Keith, and "I am Groot" roots. This is the trail recommend for dogs 🐕. I encountered red squirrels and 🐿️ "Alvin!" chipmunks. They can get loud! I recommend a visit and...

when fall comes I stalk the weather app and when a perfect Indian Summer day is about I take a day off from work for a day trip. Mt Major was one of the best so far. The climb is fun with some scrambling (blue trail) and views, and the descent has views then a nice brook (yellow trail). The summit is beautiful with many different views and many spots to rest, and the lake below. If you summit early enough on a warm day, the lake is covered in fog from evaporation, and it feels as if you are above the clouds. We went on a non-holiday Wednesday and as we started at 9 there were many spots to park, but by the time we came down at 12 the lot was full and cars were already parking...