From the Success Pond parking, the trail follows along a logging road, bearing right at a fork, to a large grassy area, the alternative parking lot for this hike. The trail leaves the clearing from its upper right corner along a footpath.
The trail ascends the west side of Mount Success along an old woods road. As it travels through regenerating forest, it crosses a small brook and climbs steeply along an eroded streambed.
Halfway up the Success Trail, a 0.3 mile loop path diverges to the south. This loop leads to The Outlook, ledges with spectacular views of the Presidential Range.
From the Outlook Loop intersection the Success Trail ascends to a ridge crest and passes through a wet area with bog bridging before rising steeply to the junction with the Mahoosuc Trail/AT, 2.4 miles from the trailhead. It is another 0.6 miles south along the Mahoosuc Trail/AT to the open summit of Mount Success (elevation 3,565).
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The Mount Success trails are managed by the White Mountains National Forest and maintained by the Appalachian Mountain Club. For more information about the trails, please contact:
From Hutchins Street in Berlin, take Success Pond Road east for 5.4 miles to the trailhead. Cars may be parked along the road, but space is limited. Vehicles with high clearance may drive the first 0.4 miles of the woods road on which the trail begins to a grassy area that has more ample space for parking.
Please note: Success Pond Road is not maintained in winter.
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