Hampshire County trails

The Lonesome Lake Loop Trail in Franconia Notch State Park offers hikers a moderately challenging journey through diverse terrains. Starting from the Lafayette Place Campground, the trail ascends through a forested path, leading to the serene Lonesome Lake nestled amidst the towering peaks of Cannon Mountain,…

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 309 m • Maximum elevation: 840 m

The hike to Mount Osceola and East Peak offers a moderately challenging route through the scenic White Mountains, with impressive views of the Waterville Valley and surrounding peaks like the Sandwich Range. The climb begins with a steady ascent through forested terrain, with rocky sections that become more…

Distance: 12.7 Km • Elevation gain: 846 m • Maximum elevation: 1,309 m

Hiking Mount Pierce via Crawford Path offers a rewarding and picturesque experience in New Hampshire's White Mountains. The route takes hikers through varied landscapes, from the forested sections near Gibbs Falls to the open, expansive views at the summit. Along the way, the trail provides glimpses of distant…

Distance: 9.9 Km • Elevation gain: 734 m • Maximum elevation: 1,304 m

The Mount Pemigewasset Trail offers a relatively short but rewarding hike through the forest with beautiful views as you ascend. Along the way, hikers pass through tunnels beneath the highway and climb steady, rocky paths that lead to a broad summit. From the peak, the panoramic views extend across the…

Distance: 5.6 Km • Elevation gain: 374 m • Maximum elevation: 757 m

This loop hike to Mount Washington's summit offers a dramatic blend of terrain, beginning with the serene Crystal Cascade Falls before climbing through rugged, forested paths on the Boott Spur Trail. As hikers ascend, they encounter sweeping views of Huntington Ravine, Tuckerman Ravine, Lion Head and the…

Distance: 14.7 Km • Elevation gain: 1,431 m • Maximum elevation: 1,907 m

Hiking Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine and Lion Head Trails offers a blend of rugged terrain and rewarding views. The route begins at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center and ascends steadily through dense forests, crossing streams and passing waterfalls like Crystal Cascades Falls before reaching the…

Distance: 13.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,295 m • Maximum elevation: 1,911 m

The hike to Mount Hancock, Middle Hancock and South Hancock is a scenic journey through the White Mountain National Forest, offering lush forests and rewarding viewpoints. The initial stretch along the Hancock Notch Trail is a gentle introduction with stream crossings and serene woodlands, transitioning into…

Distance: 14.8 Km • Elevation gain: 777 m • Maximum elevation: 1,328 m

This Mount Washington loop provides a rigorous yet rewarding adventure with diverse landscapes. Starting with a gentle forest walk on Old Jackson Road, the route quickly escalates into rockier terrain, with Nelson Crag offering panoramic views of the Presidential Range. As hikers descend via Lion Head, they…

Distance: 15.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,356 m • Maximum elevation: 1,911 m

The Mount Washington Loop offers a diverse and rewarding hiking experience. Hikers are treated to expansive views of Tuckerman Ravine's rugged terrain, Alpine Garden’s delicate alpine meadows, and the jagged peaks of the Presidential Range. While the trail can be challenging with steep ascents and rocky…

Distance: 12.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,296 m • Maximum elevation: 1,911 m

The Mount Tecumseh Trail offers a scenic yet challenging hike with a steady ascent through dense forests, accompanied by the soothing sounds of nearby streams. Along the way, hikers can enjoy occasional views, particularly near the summit, which provides sweeping vistas to the north and east of the White…

Distance: 3.7 Km • Elevation gain: 643 m • Maximum elevation: 1,197 m

The Lonesome Lake Loop Trail offers hikers a scenic escape, winding through dense forests and eventually opening up to serene lake views framed by the rugged peaks of Franconia Ridge. As you hike around the lake, boardwalks cross wetland areas, and the calming sounds of nature create a peaceful ambiance, with…

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 309 m • Maximum elevation: 840 m

The Flume Gorge Loop Trail offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and geological wonders. Along the trail, visitors will pass through lush forests, marvel at moss-covered boulders, and witness cascading waterfalls, including the striking Avalanche Falls. The trail’s wooden boardwalks take hikers…

Distance: 3.3 Km • Elevation gain: 151 m • Maximum elevation: 500 m

The Mount Moosilauke Loop offers a rewarding hiking experience with diverse terrains and stunning views throughout the journey. Hikers will traverse rocky paths through dense forest, with occasional views opening up to alpine landscapes as they approach the summit. At the top, panoramic vistas stretch across…

Distance: 11.9 Km • Elevation gain: 731 m • Maximum elevation: 1,458 m

The Mount Major Trail and Brook Trail Loop offers an enjoyable and scenic hike suitable for most skill levels. The route features breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Winnipesaukee and the White Mountains from the summit, with opportunities to admire the lush forest, rocky outcroppings, and interesting…

Distance: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 344 m • Maximum elevation: 539 m

The Mount Monadnock Loop offers a diverse hiking experience with a combination of challenging rock scrambles and scenic views. The ascent via the White Dot Trail is steep and demanding, with plenty of rocky terrain, while the White Cross Trail provides a somewhat gentler but still rugged descent, featuring…

Distance: 6.4 Km • Elevation gain: 529 m • Maximum elevation: 948 m

The Welch-Dickey Loop Trail offers a diverse hiking experience, taking hikers through scenic woodlands, rocky outcrops, and granite slabs. As you ascend to the summits of Welch and Dickey Mountains, you'll encounter expansive views of surrounding peaks, including Sandwich Mountain, Mount Weetamoo, and parts of…

Distance: 6.8 Km • Elevation gain: 520 m • Maximum elevation: 822 m

The Mount Willard Trail provides an accessible yet rewarding hike with exceptional views. As you ascend, you pass through a fragrant forest, encountering small waterfalls and serene pools before reaching a rocky, steeper section that leads to the summit. At the top, the panoramic vista of Crawford Notch and…

Distance: 5.1 Km • Elevation gain: 301 m • Maximum elevation: 849 m

The Mount Lafayette Loop is a challenging and rewarding hike, offering some of the most stunning views in the region. Starting at the Falling Waters Trail, the hike begins with a steep ascent through the forest, passing several picturesque waterfalls. The real highlight, however, comes as you reach the…

Distance: 13.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,118 m • Maximum elevation: 1,582 m

The Bald Mountain and Artist's Bluff Trail Loop offers hikers a scenic and moderately challenging adventure. The route showcases exceptional views of Echo Lake, Cannon Mountain, and the surrounding Franconia Notch peaks, especially from the Artist's Bluff lookout, where the fall foliage reflects beautifully in…

Distance: 2.4 Km • Elevation gain: 122 m • Maximum elevation: 696 m

The Mount Tecumseh Trail offers a scenic yet challenging route through dense woodlands, with distinct shifts in landscape as hikers ascend. Starting with a gentle, moss-covered forest floor and occasional streams, the trail becomes steeper as it winds through fir and spruce trees, offering occasional glimpses…

Distance: 7.7 Km • Elevation gain: 660 m • Maximum elevation: 1,197 m

The hike to Mount Pisgah is a rewarding journey with iconic views. As you ascend, Pulpit Rock provides a dramatic viewpoint perched hundreds of feet above the stunning Lake Willoughby, framed by the rugged cliffs of nearby Mount Hor. The summit reveals panoramic vistas that stretch across the Northeast…

Distance: 7.4 Km • Elevation gain: 710 m • Maximum elevation: 831 m

The Mount Norwottuck Loop is a moderate, scenic hike through Mount Holyoke Range State Park that leads to panoramic views of the Pioneer Valley and diverse wooded landscapes. Following the NET/M&M Trail and connecting with the Robert Frost Trail, hikers can explore the historical Horse Caves, which were…

Distance: 5.7 Km • Elevation gain: 198 m • Maximum elevation: 318 m

Hike from Saco River to Mount Crawford via Davis Path and Mount Crawford Spur in the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #River #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 7.3 Km • Elevation gain: 629 m • Maximum elevation: 931 m

Distance: 7.5 Km • Elevation gain: 550 m • Maximum elevation: 890 m

Distance: 7.7 Km • Elevation gain: 550 m • Maximum elevation: 890 m

Distance: 8.5 Km • Elevation gain: 506 m • Maximum elevation: 950 m

White Mountain National Forest. Stairs Falls, Cloudland Falls, Dry Creek, Franconia Ridge, Greenleaf Hut. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Mountain #Forest #Waterfall #River #Nature

Distance: 13.5 Km • Elevation gain: 1,138 m • Maximum elevation: 1,582 m

Henniker Running

Distance: 3.5 Km • Elevation gain: 95 m • Maximum elevation: 266 m

Hike along the Wapack Trail via Binney Pond, Pratt Mountain, New Ipswich Mountain, Barrett Mountain, Burton Peak, Temple Mountain, Pack Monadnock and North Pack Monadnock. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake #Wapack

Distance: 26.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,028 m • Maximum elevation: 685 m

Distance: 8.4 Km • Elevation gain: 517 m • Maximum elevation: 950 m

Loop hike from Ferncroft to Mount Passaconaway via Ferncroft Road, Squirrel Bridge Road, Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail, View Spur and Walden Trail in the Sandwich Range Wilderness, the Bowl Research Natural Area and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest…

Distance: 18.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,262 m • Maximum elevation: 1,226 m

Loop hike from Hancock Notch Trailhead to Mount Hancock via Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail and Hancock Loop Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 14.7 Km • Elevation gain: 766 m • Maximum elevation: 1,326 m

Monadnock State Park. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 6.3 Km • Elevation gain: 526 m • Maximum elevation: 949 m

Hike to Mount Isolation via Glen Boulder Trail, Gulf Peak, Davis Path, North Isolation and Isolation Trail in the White Mountain National Forest, the Pinkham North Scenic Area and the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 17.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,411 m • Maximum elevation: 1,572 m

Hike via Mount Madison, Mount Adams, Mount Jefferson, Mount Washington, Mount Monroe, Mount Franklin, Mount Eisenhower, Mount Pierce and Mount Jackson in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Lake

Distance: 32.3 Km • Elevation gain: 2,545 m • Maximum elevation: 1,911 m

Hike from Androscoggin River to Mount Hayes via Centennial Trail and Mahoosuc Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #River

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 623 m • Maximum elevation: 781 m

Hike from Lincoln Woods Trailhead to Bondcliff via East Branch Pemigewasset River, Lincoln Woods Trail and Bondcliff Trail in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #River #Wilderness

Distance: 29.0 Km • Elevation gain: 1,002 m • Maximum elevation: 1,281 m

Loop hike from Sako Lake via Avalon Trail, Mount Avalon, Mount Field, Willey Range Trail, Mount Willey, Mount Tom Spur, Mount Tom and A-Z Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Lake

Distance: 15.2 Km • Elevation gain: 1,021 m • Maximum elevation: 1,299 m

Hike to North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid and South Tripyramid via Pine Bend Brook Trail and Mount Tripyramid Trail in the Sandwich Range Wilderness and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 15.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,020 m • Maximum elevation: 1,244 m

Distance: 9.8 Km • Elevation gain: 346 m • Maximum elevation: 622 m

White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 6.6 Km • Elevation gain: 530 m • Maximum elevation: 822 m

Hike from Madison Spring Hut to Mount Jefferson via Star Lake, Mount Adams, Israel Ridge, Gulfside Trail and Mount Jefferson Trail in the Great Gulf Wilderness and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Wilderness

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 522 m • Maximum elevation: 1,754 m

Hike to Mount Waumbek and Mount Starr King via Starr King Trail and Kilkenny Ridge Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 10.8 Km • Elevation gain: 819 m • Maximum elevation: 1,208 m

Franconia Notch State Park. #Hiking #Snowshoes #Loop #Forest #River #Nature

Distance: 3.5 Km • Elevation gain: 163 m • Maximum elevation: 499 m

Crawford Notch State Park. White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Moutain #Forest #Lake #Nature

Distance: 5.0 Km • Elevation gain: 309 m • Maximum elevation: 848 m

Hike from Peabody River to Mount Moriah via Carter-Moriah Trail and Mount Surprise in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #River

Distance: 14.4 Km • Elevation gain: 972 m • Maximum elevation: 1,215 m

Loop hike to Mount Chocorua and Middle Sister via Piper Trail, Weetamoo Trail, Hammond Trail, Liberty Trail, Jim Liberty Cabin, Middle Sister Trail, Carter Ledge Trail and Nickerson Ledge Trail in the White Mountain National Forest and the Mount Chocorua Scenic Area. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 13.2 Km • Elevation gain: 824 m • Maximum elevation: 1,049 m

Loop hike from Livermore South Trailhead to North Tripyramid, Middle Tripyramid and South Tripyramid via Livermore Road, Avalanche Brook, Mount Tripyramid Trail and Slide Brook in the Sandwich Range Wilderness. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Wilderness

Distance: 17.1 Km • Elevation gain: 854 m • Maximum elevation: 1,246 m

Loop hike from Moosilauke Ravine to Mount Moosilauke via Gorge Brook Trail, Carriage Road, South Peak Spur and Snapper Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 11.8 Km • Elevation gain: 752 m • Maximum elevation: 1,455 m

Hike to Mount Tecumseh via Mount Tecumseh Trail and Sosman Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 7.7 Km • Elevation gain: 667 m • Maximum elevation: 1,196 m

Hike to Mount Cabot via York Pond Trail, Bunnell Notch Trail, Bunnell Notch, Killkenny Ridge Trail, Bunnell Rock and Mount Cabot Cabin in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 14.8 Km • Elevation gain: 850 m • Maximum elevation: 1,260 m

Hike from Sawyer River to Mount Carrigain via Signal Ridge Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #River

Distance: 16.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,007 m • Maximum elevation: 1,407 m

Loop hike from Appalachia Trailhead to Mount Adams and Mount Madison via Airline Trail, Gulfside Trail, Madison Spring Hut, Osgood Trail, Watson Path and Valley Way in the Whites Mountains National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 13.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,511 m • Maximum elevation: 1,754 m

Hike to Mount Hale via Hale Brook Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 6.7 Km • Elevation gain: 679 m • Maximum elevation: 1,224 m

Loop hike from Franconia Notch via Falling Waters Trail, Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls, Cloudland Falls, Little Haystack Mountain, Franconia Ridge Trail, Mount Lincoln, Mount Lafayette, Greenleaf Trail, Greenleaf Hut and Old Bridle Path in the Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest.…

Distance: 13.1 Km • Elevation gain: 1,146 m • Maximum elevation: 1,582 m

Hike to Blueberry Mountain via Blueberry Mountain Trail in the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature

Distance: 5.6 Km • Elevation gain: 321 m • Maximum elevation: 802 m

Loop hike from Pinkham Notch to Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Crystal Cascades Falls and Lion Head Trail in the Pinkham Notch Scenic Area, the Mount Washington State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Falls #Park

Distance: 12.6 Km • Elevation gain: 1,325 m • Maximum elevation: 1,911 m

Hike to Mount Liberty and Mount Flume via Franconia Notch Bike Path, Liberty Spring Trail and Franconia Ridge Trail in the Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountain National Forest. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 14.3 Km • Elevation gain: 1,181 m • Maximum elevation: 1,329 m

Hike to Mount Shaw via Mount Shaw Trail, Italian Trail, Big Ball Mountain, Black Snout Trail and High Ridge Trail. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest

Distance: 12.2 Km • Elevation gain: 739 m • Maximum elevation: 895 m

Distance: 50.4 Km • Elevation gain: 542 m • Maximum elevation: 297 m

Sunday Views NH

Distance: 53.3 Km • Elevation gain: 977 m • Maximum elevation: 458 m

Around Mount Kearsarge Klassic route

Distance: 91.8 Km • Elevation gain: 1,446 m • Maximum elevation: 473 m

Distance: 26.5 Km • Elevation gain: 373 m • Maximum elevation: 392 m

Afternoon Hike

Distance: 2.3 Km • Elevation gain: 53 m • Maximum elevation: 302 m

Distance: 1.9 Km • Elevation gain: 28 m • Maximum elevation: 107 m

Distance: 8.7 Km • Elevation gain: 194 m • Maximum elevation: 550 m

Distance: 1.4 Km • Elevation gain: 39 m • Maximum elevation: 236 m

Distance: 2.4 Km • Elevation gain: 191 m • Maximum elevation: 341 m

John Hay National Wildlife Refuge

Distance: 5.5 Km • Elevation gain: 100 m • Maximum elevation: 400 m

Distance: 22.4 Km • Elevation gain: 357 m • Maximum elevation: 345 m