Trail Description:
This relatively easy hike begins on the Tripoli Road, 5 miles east of Exit 31, I-93 and visits two beautiful mountain ponds. The trail follows an old railroad grade and then bears right leading first to the scenic East Pond at 1.4 miles, continue for 1.7 miles to Little East Pond. To complete the loop it is a total of five miles. At one time East Pond was mined for diatomaceous earth also known as Tripolite, hence the name �Tripoli� Road. Tripolite is an abrasive fossil material that is used for polishing steel machine parts and also as an additive to potting soil.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the East pond/Little East Pond Loop Trail
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Intermediate
Length of time needed to hike the trail: 3 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, *03292
603-528-8721
603-528-8722
www.fs.fed.us/r9/white
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