Hedgehog Mountain — Local services in Albany

Great 5 mile loop trail off the Kancamagus Highway - look for signs for Potash Mountain for the trail head. -on the 52 w a view list - you get incredible views on the way up, at the top and the way down -not to be hikes with tennis shoes on. A lot of the hike is on slabs of open faced rocks which can be very slippery -took me 2.5 hours. Went up the right side/steeper side first. Can’t go wrong with whichever you choose. Moderate hike for an experienced hiker. -would recommend to anyone looking for good views. You don’t have to climb up the tallest mountain for the best views…you just need to...

As stated by many previously this is a great hike. It has calming views and mix of hardwoods down lower and evergreens as you climb. Did it the first week of Nov 2023 and ran into a lot of icy rocks that weren't outwardly identifiable about two thirds of the way up and down on the loop trail. Be careful if leaving from the UNH trail parking as there are no "Hedgehog" signs anywhere! You have to be near the top to see the first sign that says Hedgehog although the yellow markings are great at the bottom but marginal from about the halfway point. Enjoy this moderately difficult little...

The trail requires some crawling up of rocks, not too difficult, but certainly worth mentioning for anyone who may be concerned about their overall maneuverability. The trails varies somewhat in terrain and has two, gorgeous views - summit and below. Not difficult, but not as simple as some will claim due to the rocky sections (which are a blast if you enjoy that kind of thing...