MT Potash

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

New Hampshire Atlas and Gazetteer: Map 44 K4
AMC Map: New Map 3 Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range J8; Old Map 4 Chocorua-Waterville J7

To Get There:: From either the East of West, take the Kancamagus Scenic Highway.; The Trail begins at the Downes Brook Trailhead and the parking area is located almost directly across from Passaconaway Campground.; The trail is 13.5 miles west of the Saco Ranger Station.

Contact:: Saco Ranger District; RFD 1; Box 94; Conway, NH 03818; (603) 447-5448; TDD (603) 447-1989

References

Daniell, Eugene and Jon Burroughs White Mountain Guide, Boston, Massachusettes: Appalachian Mountain Club Books, 1998.
New Hampshire Atlas and Gazetteer, Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme Mapping Co, 1998.

Description: The trail to the summit of MT Potash (2660ft.) begins on Downes Brook Trail. The Mt. Potash Trail bears right (West), soon crossing Downes Brook. From there the trail ascends to the ledges with excellent views South. It continues along the ledge and quickly ascends to the exposed summit. There are excellent views in all directions.; The 4 mile hike is considered More Difficult and takes about 4 hours round trip. If you are in good shape, this is a great, invigorating dayhike with a nice view.