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4,140 ft · White Mountains, New Hampshire

Middle Tripyramid

Middle Tripyramid is a 4,140 ft peak in the White Mountains, New Hampshire. The standard route is the Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook: 9 mi, 3,415 ft of gain, Class 2.

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Middle Tripyramid in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Middle Tripyramid at a glance

  • Elevation4,140 ft1,261 m
  • RouteMount Tripyramid via Pine Bend BrookClass 2
  • Distance9 mi3,415 ft gain
  • Time6 – 8 hrsHard effort
  • SeasonJun – Oct
  • RangeWhite MountainsNew Hampshire

Climbing the Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook

From Waterville Valley, the Livermore Trail connects to the Mount Tripyramid Trail, reaching Middle Tripyramid via the ridge between the North and South slides. The steep South Slide is a loose gravel-and-rock scramble, easier to descend than climb, while the North Slide is steeper rock. The wooded summit has limited views, but the slides give open panoramas. Both slides are slick and eroded when wet, so use care. Start early and carry water. Usually climbed together with North Tripyramid in one loop.

Gear and hazards

What to bring

  • Backpack (20–30 L)
  • Water
  • Water Filter
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Whistle
  • Offline Maps
  • Compass
  • Headlamp
  • Power Bank
  • Hiking Boots
  • Trekking Poles
  • Base Layer
  • Midlayer
  • Hardshell Jacket
  • Buff
  • Sun Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen

What to watch for

  • Steep exposure
  • Loose rock
  • Stream crossing
  • Slippery terrain
  • Insects
  • Rockfall

Quests with Middle Tripyramid

Peaks near Middle Tripyramid

  1. North Tripyramid

    North Tripyramid

    4,180 ft · 0.6 mi away

  2. Mount Whiteface

    Mount Whiteface

    4,020 ft · 2.5 mi away

  3. Mount Passaconaway

    Mount Passaconaway

    4,043 ft · 3.0 mi away

  4. East Osceola

    East Osceola

    4,156 ft · 4.9 mi away

Frequently asked questions

How tall is Middle Tripyramid?

Middle Tripyramid is 4,140 feet (1,261 m) tall. It is in the White Mountains, New Hampshire.

How does Middle Tripyramid rank among the New England 4,000ers?

At 4,140 feet, Middle Tripyramid is the 44th highest of the 67 New England 4,000ers. The highest is Mount Washington.

How hard is it to hike Middle Tripyramid?

The Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook is Class 2, which means off-trail hiking with some use of your hands for balance. Yak rates the overall effort hard: 9 miles with 3,415 feet of elevation gain.

How long does it take to hike Middle Tripyramid?

Most people take 6 – 8 hours round trip on the Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook, covering 9 miles with 3,415 feet of elevation gain, so most people do it in a day.

Can a beginner hike Middle Tripyramid?

The Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook needs no climbing skills, but it is a hard day: 9 miles with 3,415 feet of elevation gain. Build up on shorter hikes first, start early and carry plenty of water and layers.

When is the best time to hike Middle Tripyramid?

The usual hiking window is June to October. Outside it, expect snow, storms or closed access, and check the summit forecast before you go.

What is the trailhead elevation for Middle Tripyramid?

The Mount Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook starts at about 1,350 feet, roughly 2,790 feet below the summit.

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