Mount Major Trail — photo spot in Parking lot, 875 Mt Major Hwy, Alton, NH 03810, USA
Mount Major Trail
Score4.4Mount Major Trail (from a trailhead by 875 Mt Major Hwy) leads to open summit views over the Lakes Region, White Mountain ridgelines, and forest silhouettes. Best light is early morning for crisp atmospherics or late afternoon for warm ridgelines; crowds are lighter on weekday dawn. The payoff is panoramic landscapes with dramatic skies—accessible via a short, steady hike from the parking area (no special permits).
Mount Major Trail
Score4.4Mount Major Trail (from a trailhead by 875 Mt Major Hwy) leads to open summit views over the Lakes Region, White Mountain ridgelines, and forest silhouettes. Best light is early morning for crisp atmospherics or late afternoon for warm ridgelines; crowds are lighter on weekday dawn. The payoff is panoramic landscapes with dramatic skies—accessible via a short, steady hike from the parking area (no special permits).