Mount Chocorua (1 060 m / 3 478 ft)

Mount Chocorua is a summit in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. At an elevation of 3,490 feet (1,064 m) it is the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range. Although the range is not outstanding for its elevation, it is very rugged and has excellent views of the surrounding lakes, mountains, and forests. Mount Chocorua's bare summit can be seen from almost every direction and can be identified from many points throughout central New Hampshire and western Maine

Mount Chocorua is a popular destination for hikers. Although it is under 3,500 feet (1,100 m) in elevation, its bare and rocky summit commands excellent views in all directions. Since most trails begin at much lower elevations, a hike to the summit is a strenuous exercise. There are many trails up the mountain, and they can be quite crowded during the summer months. Especially popular are the Piper Trail (4.2 miles (6.8 km) each way from the east), the Champney Falls Trail (from the north), and the Liberty Trail (from the southwest).

Mount Chocorua is located in the town of Albany and is the easternmost peak of the Sandwich Range in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. The Sandwich Range is located north of the Lakes Region and south of the Kancamagus Highway. The range extends about 30 miles (50 km) east-west from Conway on the Saco River to Campton on the Pemigewasset.

Mount ChocoruaFrom Boston, take interstate 95 north until Portsmouth NH, then take route 16 north. (Route 16 has been much enlarged in recent years, and is now a highway for much of the distance.) The most popular trailhead (Piper Trail) is directly off of Rt. 16 behind the Chocorua Store. The Champney Falls trail off of the Kancamaugus Highway is also popular.

Legend has it that the peak was named after a local Indian Chief who died on its peak. His son died while in the care of a settler named Campbell. In vengence, Chocorua killed Campbell's family and was chased to the top of the peak by local settlers, where he fell (or leapt) to his death.

 

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Accomodation

• Chocorua Camping

• General information. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Chocorua
• Technical Information. http://peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7005
• Other sources. http://www.summitpost.org/mount-chocorua/151650