TRIDENT COL TENTSITE

About

Trident Col Tentsite offers backcountry camping in the rugged Mahoosuc Range of the White Mountain National Forest. The site sits along the Appalachian Trail corridor, accessed via a short side trail off the main Mahoosuc Trail. With only 4 designated tent pads, this is a small and remote camping option suited for backpackers seeking a wilderness experience in the northern White Mountains. Facilities are minimal: a composting toilet is provided, but there is no potable water source on site. Campers must pack in all water and be prepared for primitive conditions. Food storage is a concern in this area due to black bear activity, and backpackers should carry bear-resistant canisters. The 6.6-mile approach from the trailhead makes this a moderate to strenuous day of hiking to reach camp. The Mahoosuc Range is known for challenging terrain including the infamous Mahoosuc Notch. Trident Col provides a staging point for exploring this dramatic section of the Appalachian Trail while offering the basic infrastructure of a designated tentsite.

Directions

Access via the Mahoosuc Trail (Appalachian Trail) in the southern Mahoosuc Range. The tentsite is located on a side trail approximately 6.6 miles from the trailhead. Contact the Androscoggin Ranger District for current trail conditions and specific trailhead directions.