Trails Used

Iron Mountain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Wow!!!! Hadn't been here in years. What a nice surprpise! A relo has been done, leading to a much better footbed and gentle grades due to switchbacks. Another hiker told me the AMC was contracted to do all that work! Great appreciation to the AMC and local landowners. Nice views from a spur, shortly before the summit. No sign for it, but you'll see it Went late in the afternoon and did not want to drive down the steep, narrow unpaved section in the dark, so we saved the cliffs and mine for another day.

Parking

Unpaved, steep part of Iron Mountain Road was less than desirable. Parking lots were good. The one at the trailhead was lamd donated by the landowner. Approximately 5-7 vehicles properly parked can be accommodated. There is an overflow lot below this area. Please park properly so that some poor soul who drove up that road doesn't have to turn around.

Water Crossings

One step over, a couple very small dry beds.

Wildlife

None!

Trails Used

Iron mountain trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Was last here in 2019 and remember the erosion of the trail. Today’s hike was a joy. Thank you all who spent so many backbreaking hours to revive this treasure of a hike. Ledges were spectacular. Back on the 52WAV list!

Parking

Iron Mt road is gravel, some rutting from heavy rains, but still passable with care in a sedan. Our Forester did fine. Parking at trailhead for maybe 6 cars, a signed overflow parking area is prior to main parking.

Water Crossings

None

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Iron Moutain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

The trail was in great shape snow and ice is gone. Hit the summit, the ledges view and Iron Mt. Mine. Great views from the ledges and the mine was pretty cool. Also hit the side trail to the Mt. Washington and Wildcats view on the way down from the summit.

Parking

Parked at Iron Mt.Trailhead. Was the first there in the AM by the afternoon 4 cars were in the parking area.

Water Crossings

No issues.

Wildlife

None yet. :}

Trails Used

Iron Mountain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Dry trail with a puddle just before the ledges. Fun trail to hike with the switchbacks. Brief snow flurries on then ascent, but we had good views.

Parking

Small lot, dry

Water Crossings

None

Wildlife

None

Trails Used

Access Road

Trail Conditions

Notes

I write this mostly to add the parking info. From the parking 'lot' we crossed the baseball field and around the pond to get to the bridge, then followed the very well maintained road to the fancy cabin. Road becomes more of an atv trail from this point to the summit, but easy to follow and good footing throughout. Bunch of logging activity and recent development in this area. Would have been lovely to drive up to the fancy cabin if not for the 'no unauthorized motor vehicles' sign at the bridge. 90 min round trip, with some excellent views of Black Mt on the descent - we waved to a certain vert monster over there.

Parking

There is designated hiker/skier dirt/grass parking along the SE edge of the Stewardship Center fields. This would be the right field foul territory for the little baseball field. There is clear signage for Pike Glades from rt 25 and Google Maps is spot on with its "Pikes Glades" location.

Water Crossings

You need to use the bridge to cross Oliverian Brook. Curious to see a brook with that name on this side of the Kanc.

Wildlife

not yet, but it was a cool/windy day

Notes

A 60-year-old hiker fell from a fire tower platform on Iron Mountain due to a loose board, sustaining a fractured ankle. NH Fish and Game and two search and rescue teams responded, carrying him down the trail to the trailhead where he was transported to the hospital.

Trails Used

Iron Mountain trail

Trail Conditions

Parking

Road is open but rough and clearance is helpful. Parking is fine

Water Crossings

No significant water crossings other than a wet area a short distance from the trailhead

Wildlife

None yet

Trails Used

Iron Moutain Road, Iron Mountain Trail

Trail Conditions

Notes

Variety of trail conditions, patches of ice, soft snow and mud, but mostly bare trail. Not enough ice or snow that you would want to wear microspikes. Two patches of very slick ice that can be crossed with some care. There is no view from summit so be sure to plan going the extra distance to ledges were there are excellent views

Parking

Road to trail head closed. It is about a 1 mile road walk from gate to trail head. Road still had significant patches of snow so it might still be a few weeks befor eit ready to be opened

Water Crossings

No issues

Wildlife

None