Maine - Mt. Potash Trail

Trail Description:

Location: 13.5 miles west of the Saco Ranger Station. (Not a loop trail). Start on the Downes Brook Trail across from the Passaconaway Campground. The Mt. Potash Trail then leaves at a (sharp right) and soon crosses Downes Brook. The route over ledges is marked with yellow paint. The trail to the summit of Mt. Potash (2660�) is open and ledgy and affords excellent views of the Swift River Valley and surrounding mountains in all directions. Use extreme caution on ledge areas.

Hiking the Mt. Potash Trail:

All trailheads on the Kancamagus Highway require a parking pass. Annual and weekly passes may be obtained at our offices or a local vendor. Daily passes are available at most trailheads.

Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Mt. Potash Trail
Location of the Mt. Potash Trail: Hikes on the Kancamagus
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate:Difficult
Length of time needed to hike the trail: 4 hours (Round Trip)
This is only an estimate- and it may vary depending
your abilities as well as local conditions

Travel Information

For more information on this hike
National Forest: White Mountain National Forest
Address:
719 N Main Street
Laconia, NH, *03255
603-528-8721
603-528-8722
www.fs.fed.us/r9/white