Cohos Trail Permit: Route
Cohos Trail is in Cohos Trail Thru-Hike Permit, and the agency does not require a permit for it. The route covers 170 miles.
This guide covers the Cohos Trail Thru-Hike permit.
Free
Permit Cost
9-16 days
Duration
170 miles
Distance
strenuous
Difficulty
About Cohos Trail
170 miles through New Hampshire's North Country, from Crawford Notch in the White Mountains north to the Canadian border. No permit or registration is required anywhere on the route.
The Cohos Trail
- Distance
- 170 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 9-16 days
- Difficulty
- strenuous
Entry points: Notchland (Southern Terminus), Fourth Connecticut Lake / Prospect Hill (Northern Terminus)
New Hampshire's North Country, from the White Mountain National Forest to the Quebec border. Nearest town: Pittsburg, NH (northern end)
Points along the route
- Notchland (Southern Terminus)Mile 0, 1,016 ft
- Mount Washington vicinity6,288 ft
- Dry River Shelter
- Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
- Cherry Pond
- Mount CabotMile 60.4, 4,159 ft
- South Pond
- Nash Stream Forest
- North Percy PeakMile 80, 3,413 ft
- Pond Brook Falls
- Devil's Jacuzzi
- Mount Sugarloaf3,701 ft
- Gadwah NotchMile 95.4, 2,940 ft
- Table Rock, Dixville NotchMile 105.3, 2,616 ft
- Dixville Peak3,473 ft
- Mount Gloriette
And 4 more named points along the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Cohos Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Cohos Trail route?
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The route is 170 miles, as a point-to-point. Plan on 9-16 days.
How difficult is the Cohos Trail route?
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This is a strenuous route, demanding and requires excellent fitness.
Where does the Cohos Trail route start?
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The permit covers 2 entry points: Notchland (Southern Terminus), Fourth Connecticut Lake / Prospect Hill (Northern Terminus).
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