Carter Notch Wildcat River Trail
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New Hampshire · coos County

Carter Notch Wildcat River Trail

River-side notch trail with cascades and dramatic valley walls.

Rating
Length
3.8 mi
Difficulty
4
County
coos

About This Trail

A river-side trail following the Wildcat River through a dramatic valley between the Carter Range and Wildcat Mountain. Cascades and pools line the route, while the towering valley walls create a sense of deep wilderness on this quieter approach to Carter Notch and the AMC hut.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.2617324, -71.19535139999999

Getting There

From Jackson Village, take Route 16A to Carter Notch Road. Follow Carter Notch Road into the White Mountain National Forest. Note that a gate may block vehicle access, requiring a roadside park and walk-in.

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