New Hampshire 4,000-Footer Planning Guide – Mount Tom

Note: For complete trail descriptions, times, elevation, trailhead directions, and major features, see the AMC White Mountain Guide.

Profile
Mt. Tom (4051’) is the northern most peak of the Willey Range, which rises from the western boundary of Crawford Notch State Park.

Suggested Routes
Moderate: Starting at AMC’s Highland Center, take Avalon Trail to A-Z Trail, which is intersected by Willey Range Trail. Take the Willey Trail north to the summit of Mt. Tom. Retrace your steps to descend.

Strenuous: The gung-ho peak-bagger might choose to bag all three 4,000 footers of the Willey Range in a day. One way to do this is to be dropped-off at the trailhead for Kedron Flume Trail, south of the AMC’s Highland Center, and take Ethan Pond Trail to Willey Range Trail north, which tags the summits of Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, and Mt. Tom in that order. Descend via A-Z Trail, then Avalon Trail, which ends at the AMC’s Highland Center.

Trip Planning
The AMC’s Highland Center and Shapleigh Bunkhouse are open year-round, offering meals and overnight accommodations.

Safety
The AMC recommends all hikers check weather conditions in advance, carry a current map and guidebook, along with a compass and knowledge of how to use it. For recommendations on how to plan a safe hike in the White Mountains, see: The 10 essentials for a safe and pleasant hike.

Fun Fact
Mt. Tom is named for Thomas Crawford, the younger brother of Ethan Allen Crawford and fellow White Mtn. Innkeeper.