Mount Shaw | Maine Wanderlust

I thought I’d be worn out after doing a training hike on Mount Chocorua the day before, but my legs felt fresh and I had a free day. So, I was targeted an area of the White Mountains closest to me with trails I haven’t hiked and peaks on the New Hampshire 500 Highest list. I ended up chosing Province Pond Trail and the northern peak of The Twins, and Mount Shaw. It looked like a nice combo of trail and bushwhack, and the total distance would only be around 6.5 miles. A shorter distance as it was approaching noon when I decided to go. What I didn’t expect was that the fire road leading to the trailhead was closed, which added another 4 miles. There were some rocky climbs during the bushwhack, and I came across a mountainside covered with hundreds of trillium, more than I’ve ever seen in once place. The views around Province Pond were particularly beautiful.

ROUTE

Parked at gate on FR450 off Green Hill Road in Chatham, NH
Hiked FR450 to Province Pond Trail
Left on Province Pond Trail to crossing of stream near Province Pond
Bushwhack to west to The Twins North Peak
Bushwhack to north to Mount Shaw
Bushwhack to east to FR39
Right to intersection with Province Pond Trail
Right on Province Pond Trail to Province Pond Shelter and back to trailhead on FR450
Right on FR450 back to gate