Gore Mountain is a 3,610-foot summit in the Nash Stream State Forest of far northern New Hampshire, rising above Gore Brook near Stratford. The summit is completely wooded with no views, and the mountain lies entirely off-trail; reaching the top requires a bushwhack.
The typical approach begins along logging roads branching off Brown Road, north of Gore Brook, which provide workable passage to around 3,000 feet before the route transitions to open spruce forest. Navigation is challenging throughout and demands solid map and compass skills or GPS. The hike is often combined with nearby Blue Mountain (also known as Bunnell Mountain), and the full loop covers roughly 7 miles and 2,500 feet of gain over seven to eight hours. Lower stretches can be muddy in wet conditions, and snow lingers on the upper slopes into autumn.
The North Country landscape throughout is characteristically wild: hardwoods give way to spruce and fir on the upper slopes, and moose sign is common. The summit itself offers no views and no marker, so careful attention to topography is essential to confirm the high point. Before setting out, it is worth reviewing trip reports and route notes to understand the current state of the logging roads and the most reliable line of approach.
