The Downes Brook Trailhead serves as the primary access point for Potash Mountain, Hedgehog Mountain and the Downes Brook Trail. From the parking lot, follow the Downes Brook Trail for 0.2 miles to the junction with the Potash Mountain Trail. The Potash Mountain Trail splits to the right and continues gradually uphill for 0.7 miles. The trail then turns and climbs steeply towards the ridge, gaining 1000 feet in the remaining mile to the summit (2,700') where views of the Swift River Valley and surrounding peaks await.
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From Interstate 93: Take Exit 32 for Lincoln and head east on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (NH-112). Follow NH-112 east for 21.3 miles, and turn right into the Downes Brook Trailhead just off the road and across from the Passaconaway Campground.
From Conway: Follow the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (NH-112) west for 14.2 miles, and turn left for the Downes Brook Trailhead, across from the Passaconaway Campground.
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