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Pharaoh Mountain from Crane Pond Road Trailhead via Pharaoh Mountain Trail
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Pharaoh Mountain
Eastern Region • Eastern Region
Miles6.8
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Pharaoh Mountain is a prominent wilderness summit above Pharaoh Lake, reached by substantial trail approaches from Crane Pond or the Putnam Pond side.
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- Selected Distance
- 6.8 miles RT
- Elevation Gain
- 1,700 feet
- Est. Time
- 5-8 hours
- Trailhead
- Crane Pond Trailhead
- Trail Markers
- Red trail markers
Pharaoh Mountain from Crane Pond Road Trailhead via Pharaoh Mountain Trail
Primary Route
Well-known ascent to one of the signature summits above Pharaoh Lake.
Selected route access
Major interior hub. Verify road status/access restrictions.
Route Guidance
Trail Overview
Pharaoh Mountain is one of the signature summit objectives in Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. The Pharaoh Mountain Trail runs 3.8 miles between the Pharaoh Lake Trail and Crane Pond Trail, with the steepest climbing concentrated near the summit. Hikers go for a broad wilderness summit view and a stronger mountain day than many nearby pond routes.
Route Options
Pharaoh Mountain has 2 route options shown here. Compare trailheads, mileage, gain, and access notes before choosing an approach.
Access
Major interior hub. Verify road status/access restrictions.