Start
1499 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
44.31, -71.32 · rel 6362939
44.31, -71.32 · rel 6362939
The Cornice
2,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
New Hampshire · 44.31°N ·
71.32°W
2,5km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
1× summit
Gulfside Spring
Water ·
223 m off route
0,0 km
1%
Spaulding Spring
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
2%
Mount Jefferson
summit ·
405 m off route
2,2 km
89%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
1499 m
–
1621 m
0 km
1,2 km
2,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
1546 m elevation
Halfway
1529 m elevation
Three quarters
1549 m elevation
Finish
1620 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
The Cornice is 2.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, The Cornice takes approximately 37 min to complete.
No, The Cornice is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
The Cornice starts near coordinates 44.3118, -71.3124.
The Cornice is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.