Southern Peaks /Scout Reservation
Distance
10.2 mi
Total ascent
2,703 ft
Hike the southern peaks around the Griswold Scout reservation then climb to the most spectacular views of the Big Lake near Mount Klem. Park at the end of Alton Mountain Road
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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 Southern Peaks /Scout Reservation, per OpenStreetMap.
| Peak | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Goat Pasture Hill | 1.1 | 961 ft |
| Mount Klem | 6.5 | 2,001 ft |
| Mount Mack | 7.4 | 1,936 ft |
| Mount Anna | 8.7 | 1,680 ft |