North Uncanoonuc Mt, Goffstown NH

• 3-star hikes
• 1 to 3 mile options
• Moderate | Gain 440 to 770 feet
• Goffstown, NH | Merrimack Region
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The image shows an aerial view of a small town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings. The town is surrounded by a forested area with hills in the background. A bridge crosses over a body of water, connecting different parts of the town. In the distance, two prominent peaks rise against the clear blue sky, adding a sense of majesty to the scene. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and picturesque, highlighting the town's blend of natural beauty and quaint architecture.

North Uncanoonuc in the center, above Goffstown.

The two rounded peaks of Uncanoonuc Mountains stand out above the Goffstown landscape, virtually equal in height and around 700 feet in prominence. It's no wonder that Wikipedia states that the name of the mountains may be derived from a Native American word for breasts. Hmm, I wonder what the Indian word is for onomatopoeia?

At 1,324 feet above sea level, North Uncanoonuc Mountain is officially several feet taller than the south mountain. Though North Uncanoonuc narrowly avoided being turned into a ski area in the 1960s, some of today's trails on the slopes are a legacy of the forest clearing performed during the abandoned development of the resort.

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⬤ 3★ White Dot & Orange Dot 1.2 mi loop, moderate, gain 710 ft
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⬤ 3★ Red Dot & West Loop 1.6 mi loop, moderate, gain 440 ft
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⬤ 3★ Perimeter Loop 2.6 mi loop, moderate, gain 770 ft
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We've labeled several short looping trails and a perimeter trail, all of which include the mountain summit. Views from the mostly wooded summit include the city of Manchester to the east. Our favorite of the trails is the White Dot which requires a moderate ascent through a forest of pine and maple to reach the summit. This trail involves the most rocks and roots, with other trails on the mountain being more easy to traverse.

There are three trailheads located on Mountain Road and the central one marked in purple provides the most parking opportunities. The northern trailhead has two to three parking spots in a dedicated roadside lay-by, and the southern trailhead has some occasional roadside parking only.

South Uncanoonuc Mountain is also worth visiting, and we've linked to a separate trail review in the 'Trailspotting Nearby' section at the bottom of this page. We also provide here a combined downloadable map for those who would like to explore both peaks in one visit.

⬤ 3★ North & South Uncanoonuc Mountains
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The image shows a person walking through a snowy forest. The person is wearing a red jacket and blue pants and is walking away from the camera. The forest is filled with tall, leafless trees, and the ground is covered in snow with some visible rocks. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.

Hiking up the partly icy Orange Trail.

The image shows a brown sign attached to a tree trunk. The sign reads 'SUMMIT ELEV. 1324 FT.' The tree trunk has patches of lichen growing on it, and the background consists of green foliage and a clear blue sky.

Only few feet taller than South Uncanoonuc Mountain!

Tangents:
• Official: PDF Map
• Public Map at AllTrails: North Uncanoonuc Mountain
• Facebook Group: Comment, Follow Us

Trailspotting Nearby
3★ South Uncanoonuc Mountain (3 mi) · 4★ Frog Rock (1 mi) · 4★ Goffstown Rail Trail (6 mi) · Show Map

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