Center Sandwich, New Hampshire · Carroll County · Facility
There is a small parking area which services the Algonquin Trail. From here the Algonquin Trail enters the Sandwich Range Wilderness Area and ascends the southwest ridge (sometimes called Black Mountain) of Sandwich Dome gaining it's summit at 3,950 ft. in 4.5 miles) There are no amenites provided at this trailhead.
There is a small parking area which services the Algonquin Trail. From here the Algonquin Trail enters the Sandwich Range Wilderness Area and ascends the southwest ridge (sometimes called Black Mountain) of Sandwich Dome gaining it's summit at 3,950 ft. in 4.5 miles) There are no amenites provided at this trailhead.
The Algonquin Trailhead is located 3.7 miles south of NH RT 175 on the historic Sandwich Notch Road.
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