Mount Osceola is known for the beautiful clifftop views overlooking Waterville Valley. With approaches from Tripoli Road as well as the Kancamagus highway, gorgeous views, and easy double summit of East Osceola, this is a favorite among nearly all hikers.
Height: 4,340 feet (1,323 meters)
Distance: 6.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 2,050 feet
Duration: 3-5 hours
Difficulty: Intermediate
Trails
Mount Osceola Trail | 6.4 miles round trip | 2,050 feet elevation gain
This trail is the easiest route up Mount Osceola. It is frequently hiked though the summer and fall.
Greeley Pond Trail | 7.6 miles round trip | 3,116 feet elevation gain
This route will take you over East Osceola on the way to Osceola.
Trail Map
Hiking Mount Osceola and East Osceola
There are two options for summiting both Mount Osceola and East Osceola. Starting from either Tripoli Road, or from Route 112 (The Kanc). Starting from tripoli road is an 8.4 mile round trip with 2,950 feet of elevation gain. Greeley Pond Trail is slightly shorter with a 7.6 mile round trip and 3,116 feet of elevation gain.
Directions
To Mount Osceola Trail (Tripoli Road)
To Greeley Pond Trail (Route 112)
Weather Forecast
Lincoln, NH
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