COHOS TRAIL FEATURES
FEATURE
DESCRIPTION
Bemis Bridge
Well designed and built suspension foot bridge spanning the Saco River.
Mt. Crawford
Stunning views of Crawford Notch
Mt. Resolution
Views from open granite slabs of the Pemigewasett wilderness and the Southern Presidential Range.
Stairs Mountain
Unique step-like bald summit with fine views in all directions.
Mt. Isolation
Fabulous views from this remote 4,000 footer
Dry River Falls
High elevation falls in Dry River, half a mile off the Cohos Trail on the Dry River Trail.
Mt. Eisenhower
Highest point on The Cohos Trail. Arctic tundra summit
Upper Falls
Step falls with great kettle hole. Dangerous
in high water. Several people have drowned here.
Mt. Washington Hotel
View the famous hotel with Mt. Washington and the other Presidential peaks right behind it.
Bretton Woods Ski Area
Extensive alpine ski, cross country skiing and trail bike center on Mt. Rosebrook
Lower Falls
Quiet step falls cut thorough layer cake sediments.
Zealand Campground
Federal camping area on the Ammonoosuc River. Central point to many trail systems.
Mt. Martha
Fine views of lower Coos County and the Franconias.
Owlshead
Probably the most spectacular view of the western wall of the Presidential Range that can be had in the mountains.
Cherry Pond
Wildlife refuge (off the trail one mile). Vast bog-like lake with sensational view of Presidential Range from the western shore.
Israel River
Dramatic river valley with the Presidential Range as a backdrop.
Mt. Starr King
Great but somewhat restricted view of Presidentials and the Isreal River Valley. Franconia Range in the distance.
Mt. Waumbek
Remote 4,000 footer with curious geology on its north slope.
Mt. Weeks
Extensive blowdowns on the summits. The power of the fierce winter winds is very evident.
Bunnell Rock
On Mt. Cabot. A great view from this favorite lunch break spot.
Mt. Cabot Cabin
Near the summit of this 4,000 footer is a small cabin which is a wonderful overnight spot. Views.
The Horn
Spectacular view of the entire county, Maine and Vermont. Great boulder summit that takes a little hand and foot scramble to get up on.
Unknown Pond
Glacial tarn high in the mountains. Majestic look at The Horn from across the lake.
Rogers Ledge
Sheer glacier-shorn cliff face and fabulous views.
Devil's Hopyard
Narrow ice gulch with cliff walls, wild mosses and ferns. Great spot for a botanist.
South Pond
Federal recreation area on beautiful South Pond. Sand beach.
Bell Hill Bridge
Fine view of the Upper Ammonoosuc River Valley.
Terrace Mountain
Good views of Kilkenny region and the Mahoosuc Range.
Bald Mt. Notch
Lonesome narrow pass. Look for the extensive ice damage to the forest here. Some areas look like they have been bombed.
Rowells Brook
Beautiful mountain stream in mixed forest...
Victor Head
Small mountain nob with sheer cliffs and dynamic view.
Photo Albums and More
This is where you will find our photo albums, trail stories, the Cohos slide show, links and more.