Mount Major is a

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located in

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, south of

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and northeast of Straightback Mountain in the

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. The scenic, rocky summit is a popular hiking destination, accessible by multiple trails including the Mount Major Trail, the Brook Trail, and the Boulder Loop. The easiest trail is the Mount Major Trail. It is marked with blue dashes. The north, east and south faces of Mount Major drain into Lake Winnipesaukee, thence via the

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into the

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and finally into the

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. The west ridge of Mount Major rises only feet above the

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with the higher Straightback Mountain. The

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owns three parcels of land on the west, north, and east sides of the mountain. Panoramic View from Mount Major

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Video hiking up Mount Major
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