Mt Agassiz

Second hike of the day took us to Bethlehem, NH and Mt Agassiz. I had read this was a combination of paved/gravel driveway leading to a private residence, in which the owner has kindly allowed access to hikers so they can enjoy the view. Parking is roadside near the driveway, where there is enough room for a few cars to safely park off the road. You will see a run down building with some junk, and a black mailbox. Keep right as you start up the drive as there is another house to the left. A gate is at the start of the drive warning of no vehicle access, but hikers are welcome. The walk is only 0.8 miles in each direction, however what I had not anticipated was just how steep that 0.8 miles is! Quite a doozy of a walk, but easy footing the entire way, so just the incline to deal with. The view at the top is absolutely worth it though. The owner just asks that any hikers stay away from the house and outbuildings, and he has made an obvious pathway through to the viewpoint making that easy enough. There is a wonderful cleared area with a bench to enjoy views over the Pemigewasset Wilderness, Cannon Mountain and beyond. There are some remains of the former fire tower if you look over the railing and down the side of the slope. We lucked out with a clear day and amazing views for miles.

Strava Activity

looking over at the firetower artifacts

the private residence at the summit

a pretty flower at the summit