Notch trail 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 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

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 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 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 Sterling Pond Trail offers an engaging hike through a varied landscape. Along the way, hikers are treated to a rich diversity of plant life, especially as they pass into the cool, high-elevation spruce-fir forests. At Sterling Pond itself, the scenery is spectacular, with expansive views across the water…

Distance: 4.0 Km • Elevation gain: 284 m • Maximum elevation: 928 m

This loop offers a diverse hiking experience with a blend of rocky ascents, shaded woods, and stunning vistas. Hikers can enjoy panoramic views of the Boston skyline from various points along the route, particularly from Nahanton Hill, while also passing serene spots like Saint Moritz Pond. This loop presents…

Distance: 8.7 Km • Elevation gain: 166 m • Maximum elevation: 138 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

Hike from Palm Springs to San Jacinto Peak by the Skyline Trail, the Grubbs Notch, the Round Valley Trail, the Wellman Divide and the Peak Trail in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 31.6 Km • Elevation gain: 3,298 m • Maximum elevation: 3,280 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

Loop hike to Timber Mountain, Telegraph Peak and Thunder Mountain along the Three T's Trail via Icehouse Canyon Trail, Icehouse Saddle, Mount Baldy Notch and ount Baldy Road in Angeles National Forest. #Hiking #Loop #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Angeles

Distance: 24.4 Km • Elevation gain: 1,669 m • Maximum elevation: 2,726 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 to Old Speck Mountain from the Grafton Notch Parking via the Appalachian Trail and the Grafton Trail in the Grafton Notch State Park and the Mahoosucs Ecological Reserve. #Hiking #Mountain #Nature #Forest #Park

Distance: 6.1 Km • Elevation gain: 774 m • Maximum elevation: 1,222 m

Hike along the Notch Creek on the Notch trail in the Badlands National Park. #Hiking #Nature #Park

Distance: 2.3 Km • Elevation gain: 52 m • Maximum elevation: 853 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 to Old Speck Mountain via Appalachian Trail, Eyebrow Trail and Grafton Loop Trail in the Grafton Notch State Park. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Park

Distance: 11.1 Km • Elevation gain: 866 m • Maximum elevation: 1,266 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

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