11-13-2021 Parsons-Pine Mountain
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Interesting view of Chapel Rock from the Chapel View lookout, Pine Mountain. (ED PARSONS PHOTO)

Pine Mountain (2,405 feet) in Gorham is visible off to the left from Route 16 as you drive north from Pinkham Notch. Many people travel by it every day. Far fewer climb it, but its popularity has grown since it was put on the “New Hampshire 52 With a View” list in 2020.

Years ago, I climbed Pine Mountain from the dirt Dolly Copp Road, starting at the junction with the gated Pine Mountain Road. The Pine Mountain Road goes up to the Horton Center, a Christian camp and retreat center near the summit of Pine Mountain. Back then, I walked along the Pine Mountain Road to a right-hand turn on the Ledges Trail, which went directly up to the wide granite viewpoint and summit.

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