Behind Mount Major
Distance
8.6 mi
Total ascent
4,188 ft
Three peaks behind Mount Major. Explore the area beyond where the tourist venture.
Photos
Where to park
This route starts at a trailhead, not at the cottage.
Straightback Mountain Trailhead · End of Alton Mountain Rd, Alton
Free. Alton Mountain Rd is plowed in winter, though the plowing may stop short of the trailhead - there's still room to park. No restrooms.
Directions from the cottage → about 30 min drive
Summits on this route
Named peaks along Behind Mount Major, per OpenStreetMap.
| Peak | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Major | 3.1 | 1,732 ft |
| Straightback Mountain | 4.2 | 1,870 ft |
| Mount Anna | 5.4 | 1,680 ft |