Trail Description:
Beginning at the Basin Pond parking area,
follow the trail along the south side of the
pond for 0.3 miles to an old logging road.
Continue on the Basin Trail toward Rim
Junction. At 1.0 mile a side trail leads left
to Hermit Falls, a picturesque cascade.
This side of the loop rejoins the Basin
Trail at 1.2 miles. The trail crosses a wide
brook and climbs steeply to the top of the
cliff overlooking the Basin. At Rim
Junction, follow the Basin Rim Trail 0.1
miles north to a short path out to the great
views south and east.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Basin Trailto Rim Junction Trail
Location of the Basin Trailto Rim Junction Trail: Hikes Near Evans Notch
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Length of time needed to hike the trail: 2 hours
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, *03272
603-528-8721
603-528-8722
www.fs.fed.us/r9/white
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