Riga Lean-to Loop from Bear Mountain via Paradise Lane and Appalachian Trail
11.0 mi
Distance
5 hrs 54 min
Time
terrain
1,558 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to Riga Lean-to in Appalachian Trail Scenic Open Space. This trail goes by Bear Mountain, Brassie Brook Lean-to, and Lion's Head.
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Public Tracks
AT 16
AT #16
Rte. 41 & Undermountain Trail back to Rte. 41
Night 1: Undermountain Trail to Paradise Lane to Paradise Campsite
Night 2: PL (north) to AT (south) over Bear Mt. to Riga Brook Campsite
Night 3: Day Hike south on AT to Lion’s Head, Reverse on AT (north) to Undermountain Trail to Paradise Lane to Paradise Campsite
Out Paradise Lane to Undermountain Trail to Rte. 41
AT 17
AT #17
Rte. 41 & Undermountain Trail to AT (south) to Mt. Washington Road
Night 1: Undermountain Trail to AT (south) to Brassie Brook campsite
Night 2: Day Hike: AT (south) to Lion’s Head. AT(north) to Ball Brook campsite
Night 3: AT (north) over Bear Mountain to Sages Ravine
Out to Mt. Washington Road (shuttle to Rte. 41 & 44 in Salisbury)