Within the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Mount Willard is a short hike up and back with views of Crawford Notch to the east.
You start up the trail from the old Crawford Notch Station parking lot. Make sure to quickly take a left up Mount Willard Trail to its summit. A view of Crawford Notch is nice any time of year.
I went up Mount Willard in March. Since the snow can slow you down, it’s nice to do the shorter hikes in the winter. It is the perfect time to bring a thermos with some hot tea for when you get to the top of the mountain.
Back down by the parking lot, I had a furry visitor come up to the car: a fox. You can park by the old Crawford Notch Station off of Route 302. The entire trip up to the summit and back is only a few miles. Get outside and enjoy!