Mount Summit – Lake Solitude loop from Newbury

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United States

New Hampshire

Merrimack County

Mount Summit – Lake Solitude loop from Newbury

Moderate

4.6

(2100)

17,705

hikers

Mount Summit – Lake Solitude loop from Newbury

04:30

13.9km

590m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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304 m

Lake Sunapee Lighthouse

Highlight • Lake

There are a bunch of different spots around Lake Sunapee that you can access the water. The beach area at the southern end features a fair amount of parking and …

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536 m

Lake Sunapee

Highlight • Lake

Lake Sunapee is a beautiful lake surrounded by several inns, good restaurants, stores, swimming areas as well as hiking trails. It's a great place to visit any time of year. …

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3.67 km

South Peak

Highlight • Summit

4.46 km

White Cliffs overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The white cliffs are incredible. Take your time to have a rest. You might also be able to see some falcons circling there.

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4.65 km

Mount Sunapee

Highlight • Summit

From the top of the 2,703-foot peak of Mount Sunapee, you get views of Lake Solitude and the valley below.

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5.78 km

Mount Summit

Highlight • Summit

This peak is simply called Summit. It rises to 2,716ft and is the highest peak in the Sunapee State Park. It provides sublime views across the surrounding mountains of southern New Hampshire.

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7.32 km

Lake Solitude

Highlight • Lake

This small, isolated lake in the middle of Sunapee State Park is a real hidden gem. It lies on the crater of an ancient volcano and is surrounded by cliffs …

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.98 km

414 m

309 m

Surfaces

11.1 km