The Traveler
The complete loop utilizes three other trails - Pogy Notch, Center Ridge Trail, and the North Traveler Trail.
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The Traveler Details
The complete loop utilizes three other trails - Pogy Notch Trail, Center Ridge Trail, and the North Traveler Trail - and is 10 miles. At Peak of the Ridges (the terminus of the Center Ridge Trail), the trail descends eastward before reaching an alpine meadow. On the other side of the meadow an ascent along a talus slope, with difficult footing, brings hikers to the summit of The Traveler. The steep descent, along the northeast to an open ridge, continues another 800 feet before reaching a forest and the ascent towards North Traveler. After summiting on the ridge, descend another 400 feet before the final 600 foot climb up the south east side of the Northern Traveler. The trail ends at the summit, and hikers can take the North Traveler Trail to descend into the South Branch valley.
Difficulty
High
Distance
3.7 miles
Estimated time
10 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around The Traveler
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Nearby Points of Interest Around The Traveler
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0.1 mi away
South Branch Pond
The Park's largest campground and is popular with families who return year after year.
0.2 mi away
South Branch Mountain Trail
The trail leads to the partially wooded North Peak before descending and ascending to the South Peak.
0.2 mi away
Middle Fowler Trail
Hikers ascent to the east, crossing open ledges between Little and Big Peaked Mountains.
0.6 mi away
Ledges Trail
Always hiked as a loop, the complete trail is 1.2 miles and utilizes part of the South Branch Road.
0.7 mi away
Howe Brook Trail
The Howe Brook Trail is a beautiful valley trail between North Traveler Mountain and Center Ridge.
