The Best Trails in New Hampshire (United States)

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  • Bondcliff via Bondcliff Trail

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    near The Village of Loon Mountain, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    18.88mi
    Elevation +
    3159f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofBondcliff via Bondcliff Trail Photo ofBondcliff via Bondcliff Trail Photo ofBondcliff via Bondcliff Trail

    18+ miles round trip but not a difficult hike. The route features easy to moderate grades with good footing. The water levels were low today, hence the two stream crossings were easy. The rock scramble is easy for humans...

  • Tuckerman Ravine to Lion Head Trail

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    near Glen House, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    HikingLou
    Distance
    8.12mi
    Elevation +
    4144f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTuckerman Ravine to Lion Head Trail Photo ofTuckerman Ravine to Lion Head Trail Photo ofTuckerman Ravine to Lion Head Trail

    This hike is very challenging and will test your bodies limit in the extreme of over exertion and stamina. The Lions Head Trail is best known for bringing hikers to the exposed part of the moun- tain which is really scen...

    Many years ago I did this route, pre GPS. Thank you for adding the track!
    jmmdds

  • Tate-Black Snout-Shaw

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    near Melvin Village, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    FreeStateMike
    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    3740f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofTate-Black Snout-Shaw Photo ofTate-Black Snout-Shaw Photo ofTate-Black Snout-Shaw

    missed the split for the Italian trail, bushwhached back to the Italian trail. Not much travelled in winter, could have use showshoes.

  • Mt Roberts

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    near Clark Landing, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    9.79mi
    Elevation +
    1693f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMt Roberts Photo ofMt Roberts Photo ofMt Roberts

    Mt Roberts on a beautiful day for a hike. Took the High Ridge Trail down which was very soft and smooth

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  • Whiteface-Passaconaway Feb23,2013

    Snowshoe
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    near Ferncroft, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    OG Rob
    Distance
    11.38mi
    Elevation +
    3953f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofWhiteface-Passaconaway Feb23,2013 Photo ofWhiteface-Passaconaway Feb23,2013 Photo ofWhiteface-Passaconaway Feb23,2013

    Loop going up Blueberry Ledge Trail, across the Rollins Trail, up to Passaconaway and out via Dicey Mills Trail. Light snow cover at the start, switched to snowshoes above the ledges and took them off at the car. Temps 2...

    Did this track about a year ago. Thank you for the track. :)
    jmmdds

  • Greenleaf to Galehead, New Hampshire, USA

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    near Mittersill, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    Henry Morgan
    Distance
    14.99mi
    Elevation +
    5308f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGreenleaf to Galehead, New Hampshire, USA Photo ofGreenleaf to Galehead, New Hampshire, USA Photo ofGreenleaf to Galehead, New Hampshire, USA

    This trail start from the Cannon Aerial Tramway parking and climb to the Greenleaf hut. It then goes to the galehead hut to come down to the Gale River trailhead parking. From there you can use the shuttle to bring you b...

    I have followed some of it. Thank you for the track.
    jmmdds

  • Mount Washington

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    near Glen House, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    Distance
    4.52mi
    Elevation +
    4488f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofMount Washington Photo ofMount Washington Photo ofMount Washington

    The center-piece and highest peak of the White Mountains Presidential Range, Mount Washington summit is accessible by road, rail and a number of rugged trails running up from various points around its base. I chose Boot...

  • Stickney Mountain Cabin - Bretton Woods

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    near Bretton Woods, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    JCE
    Distance
    5.39mi
    Elevation +
    1286f
    TrailRank
    61| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofStickney Mountain Cabin - Bretton Woods Photo ofStickney Mountain Cabin - Bretton Woods Photo ofStickney Mountain Cabin - Bretton Woods

    This is an XC ski trail that Bretton Woods maintains. In the winter, you'd only be able to use XC skis, no hiking or snow shoes. The trail was fairly wet, not sure if it is like that all the time or not. View from cab...

    Thank you for the Track.
    jmmdds

  • Lincoln - LaFayette Loop

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    near Mittersill, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    Smartsebas
    Distance
    9.25mi
    Elevation +
    4058f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLincoln - LaFayette Loop Photo ofLincoln - LaFayette Loop Photo ofLincoln - LaFayette Loop

    Franconia ridge loop Loop in counter clockwise. Best way to do it. This way if you start around 8:00am you can calculate to arrive around 11:30-12:00 at the top of Lafayette or plus 20-25min to the Greenleaf hut. Perfect...

    I would call this moderate to difficult. It was quite easy in my 20s. It's not easy anymore. I can go up easily, coming ...
    mayo2u
    This is a very beautiful trail and it quite well marked. The trail is incredibly scenic and provides great views, on nic...
    Owen c

  • Mount Shaw and Black Snout (8/12/17)

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    near Melvin Village, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    7.31mi
    Elevation +
    2352f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofMount Shaw and Black Snout (8/12/17) Photo ofMount Shaw and Black Snout (8/12/17) Photo ofMount Shaw and Black Snout (8/12/17)

    Ishmael and I hiked the Shaw Mountain Trail that is blazed with red rectangles to the Mount Shaw/Black Snout Trail which is blazed with white diamonds. Kind of an upside down mountain. By that I mean, the Shaw Mountai...

  • Lethe & The Carter Range 3/19/2011

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    near Glen House, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    13.22mi
    Elevation +
    4613f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofLethe & The Carter Range 3/19/2011 Photo ofLethe & The Carter Range 3/19/2011 Photo ofLethe & The Carter Range 3/19/2011

    Beautiful day up on the Carter Range. Several feet of snow pack allowed us to get above the tops of trees and get views one does not see the rest of the year.

  • Mt Sam Adams, Adams and Madison 01/17/2010

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    near Appalachia, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    10.99mi
    Elevation +
    5318f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofMt Sam Adams, Adams and Madison 01/17/2010 Photo ofMt Sam Adams, Adams and Madison 01/17/2010 Photo ofMt Sam Adams, Adams and Madison 01/17/2010

    Ishmael, Chip and Paradox ascended the Valley Way to Madison Hut, to Madison, the Gulfside to Thunderstorm Junction, to Mt Sam Adams and then Adams. Bluebird day, warm temps. Ideal day to be alive and in the mountains. ...

  • Mt Major via Major-Brook-Boulder Trails

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    near Mount Major, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    JCE
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    1184f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 5.0

    Nice hike. Surprised at the lack of trail signs. The Mt Major trail starts on the right of the parking area (we returned on the left trail, Boulder Loop Trail). The blazes are dark blue. The Brook trails starts when the ...

    Nice track thanks!
    jmmdds

  • Mt Moriah from Gorham 1/24/2010

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    near Gorham, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    8.72mi
    Elevation +
    3852f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofMt Moriah from Gorham 1/24/2010 Photo ofMt Moriah from Gorham 1/24/2010 Photo ofMt Moriah from Gorham 1/24/2010

    Wonderful hike on a clear crisp day. All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warrenties, expressed or implied, are made that any information in this post is accurate, reliable, or appropriate ...

  • Livermore and Cotton Mtns

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    near Holderness, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    JCE
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 4.67

    Overall, and easy hike. There are a few steep areas, so beware, but the views on both Livermore and Cotton are great!

    Nice fairly easy hike with good views from summits. There are some places where you need to pay attention to trail marke...
    wtmtnhiker
    Thank you for the track!
    jmmdds

  • Lonesome Lake Trail NH

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    near Mittersill, New Hampshire (United States)
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    winniv
    Distance
    3.66mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofLonesome Lake Trail NH Photo ofLonesome Lake Trail NH Photo ofLonesome Lake Trail NH

    Short but steep. The lake provides for nice vistas although not the best fall foliage. Busy trail (never lonesome), best to take off season.

    Nice walk ! 300m up first but nice lake and many walks possible,
    rverschu

  • N & S Kinsmans, 1/1/2010

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    near Mittersill, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    9.72mi
    Elevation +
    3612f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofN & S Kinsmans, 1/1/2010 Photo ofN & S Kinsmans, 1/1/2010 Photo ofN & S Kinsmans, 1/1/2010

    Out and back on the Lonesome Lake TR, Fishin' Jimmy TR and Kinsman Ridge TR. A warmer day in the mountains, temps ranged from 20-30 degrees F. No wind on top. Lonesome Lake Trail was well packed and very fast. The Fishin...

  • Mt Nancy 6/25/10

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    near Notchland, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    10.04mi
    Elevation +
    2992f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofMt Nancy 6/25/10 Photo ofMt Nancy 6/25/10 Photo ofMt Nancy 6/25/10

    Lovely hike up a great trail. Unexpected views at the summit. Thank you JCE for the track! All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warrenties, expressed or implied, are made that any informati...

  • Whaleback Mt.

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    near The Village of Loon Mountain, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    AClogston
    Distance
    5.53mi
    Elevation +
    2500f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0

    Following abandoned old Osseo Trail to summit of Whaleback. ***PLEASE, this trail is no longer official or maintained due to parts of it being on private property, the Osseo Trail was rerouted and now branches off the...

    Thank you for the Track.
    jmmdds

  • Imp Face 20170723

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    near Glen House, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    2064f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofImp Face 20170723 Photo ofImp Face 20170723 Photo ofImp Face 20170723

    I had seen renditions of the imp face on an old postcard, someone had posted on the internet. I had seen a few posts, here and there, where folks had asked if it really existed, no one had answered those questions. The ...

  • Baker River

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Quincy, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    7.60nm
    Elevation +
    59f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofBaker River Photo ofBaker River Photo ofBaker River

    Rented a canoe from Plymouth Ski and Sport in Plymouth. Adam, Zippy, and I took a leisurely paddle down the Baker River tothe Ramp at the new Rotary Riverfront Park in Plymouth. About 8.7 miles in just under 3 hours. ...

  • Snowmobiling in Bartlett, New Hampshire

    Snowmobile
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    near Bartlett, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    miniviews
    Distance
    80.67mi
    Elevation +
    7851f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSnowmobiling in Bartlett, New Hampshire Photo ofSnowmobiling in Bartlett, New Hampshire Photo ofSnowmobiling in Bartlett, New Hampshire

    Sunday, 08 February 2009: Snowmobiling in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Rentals from Lil' Man Snowmobile Rentals.

    Bonita ruta
    Mr Hunter

  • SLAT50 Cotton/Livermore Mts

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    near Holderness, New Hampshire (United States)
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    jmmdds
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    2096f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofSLAT50 Cotton/Livermore Mts Photo ofSLAT50 Cotton/Livermore Mts Photo ofSLAT50 Cotton/Livermore Mts

    Cotton Mountain Trail, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Prescott Trail, Old S Highway, Old Moutain Road, Crawford-Ridgepole Trail, Prescott Trail, Old S Highway. Working on the Squam Lake Association Ranger List. Late in Januar...

  • Owls Head, NH via Black Pond and Brutus Bushwhack

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    near The Village of Loon Mountain, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    jmmdds
    Distance
    16.95mi
    Elevation +
    3091f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofOwls Head, NH via Black Pond and Brutus Bushwhack Photo ofOwls Head, NH via Black Pond and Brutus Bushwhack Photo ofOwls Head, NH via Black Pond and Brutus Bushwhack

    Uses the Black Pond to Lincoln Brook bushwhack and the "Brutus Bushwhack." This second bushwhack leaves the Lincoln Brook trail approximately a quarter mile before the Slide and ascends initially up a skidder road and th...

  • Presidential traverse

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    near Appalachia, New Hampshire (United States)
    Author
    Julieesch
    Distance
    20.91mi
    Elevation +
    8737f
    TrailRank
    50
    Photo ofPresidential traverse Photo ofPresidential traverse Photo ofPresidential traverse

    10 peaks (Madison, Adams, Jefferson, Clay, Washington, Monroe, Franklin, Eisenhower, Pierce, Jackson) in one day.

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