White Mountains NH Hiking Trails
Franconia Bretton Woods Sugar Hill NH Trails, Hikes & Walks
Every year dozens of people are rescued hiking in the New Hampshire White Mountains. The White Mountain Nationa Forest and surrounding acreage offer everything from casual tot-friendly strolls to strenuous hikes. Browse our selection of White Mountain NH hiking trails and wood paths. Ask about NH White Mountain hiking or share trail comments. To feature your NH business, contact us.
White Mountain New Hampshire Hikes, Trails & Walks
Franconia Inn, 1300 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH 03580 | 603-823-5542
"In the Land of Big Mountains and Small Villages." Nestled in the heart of the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, The Franconia Inn is a full service country inn, where casual elegance and exquisite cuisine are just waiting to welcome you. Please visit our website for more information.
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Partridge Cabins, 3 Partridge Road, US Route 3, Pittsburg, NH 03592 | Ph: 603-538-6380
Visit Partridge Cabins and Lodge - the four season place to be. We have 600 feet of lake frontage, and offer housekeeping cabins situated amidst the shade of sheltering spruce and fir trees. Completely winterized cabins with gas heaters, private baths, with hot and cold running water, electricity, and full kitchen facilities. All cabins are attractively furnished, and accommodate 4-8 people. Snowmobile, cross-country ski, hike, moose watch, and let's not forget fishing and hunting! Summer, fall, winter, and spring, you will find Partridge Lodge & Cabins most pleasing.
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Cabot Inn & Suites, 200 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 | 603-788-3346
A four-season family resort located in the heart of the White Mountains, over-looking the Presidential Range. Cabin Inn & Suites features a fitness center, indoor pool, banquet hall, and 60+ acres, with breathtaking views of the mountains. Bretton Woods, Cannon, Wildcat, Attitash, Loon, Black Mountain, Cranmore ski areas nearby. Family restaurant and lounge. Indoor heated pool, game room, outdoor playground, video game hook-ups. Santa’s Village, Six Gun City, Story Land, Whale’s Tale Water park a short drive away.
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Inn at Ellis River House B&B Inn, 17 Harriman Road, Jackson, NH 03846 | 603-383-9339
Enchanting Country Inn offering "Romance & Rejuvenation" on the river in the heart of the White Mountains. 20 rooms and cottage are beautifully appointed with period and modern amenities. Many have Jacuzzis for two and/or balconies, most have fireplaces. Gourmet country breakfast and afternoon refreshments included. Enjoy the cozy game room/pub, hot tub, sauna, and outdoor heated pool. Relax, re-discover lifes simple pleasures, hike, fish, golf nearby, cross country or downhill ski, outlet shop and more. Let the Inn at Ellis River rejuvenate your spirits!
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Swiss Chalet Village Inn, 457 Intervale Resort Loop, Intervale, NH 03845 | 800-831-2727
The Swiss Chalet Village Inn offers comfortable lodging at an affordable price. Choose from a wide variety of rooms to meet your needs. Wheather you are here for a family outing, wedding, business or pleasure, you will find clean, comfortable White Mountain lodging. Pet Friendly Rooms available. Please inquire.
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Bartlett
Cohos Trail Book
Cohos Trail
Location: Davis Path trailhead on US 302 4 miles north of Bartlett, 5 miles south of Crawford Notch.
(Some areas are difficult)
Distance/Time: 150 miles – to the Canadian Border
Diana’s Baths
An easy path leads to rocky cascades
Location: On a dirt road, off of West Side road, approx. 0.7 miles north of Cathedral Ledge Road.
Distance/Time: 0.5 miles – about 40 minutes
Bethlehem
Bretzfelder Memorial Park
Location: Prospect Street
Conway
Sabbathday Falls Hike
Easy hike to picturesque series of cascades in a narrow flume; picnic area at the trailhead
Location: 15 miles west of the Saco Ranger Station
Distance/Time: 0.4 miles – 20 minutes to 1 hour
Mount Hedgehog via The UNH Trail
Moderate hike to 2500′ summit of Mount Hedgehog; 360 degrees view of Swift River Valley
Location: 13.5 miles west of the Saco Ranger Station, opposite the Passaconaway Campground
Distance/Time: Allow 4 to 5 hours round trip
Mount Potash Hike
Difficult Trail involves ledge climbing to the 2600′ summit of Mt. Potash.
Location: 13.5 miles west of the Saco Ranger Station, begin on the Down’s Brook Trail opposite the Passaconway campground
Distance/Time: 4 miles – allow 4 hours round trip
Franconia
Artist’s Bluff & Bald Mountain
Views of Cannon Mountain and Franconia Notch
Location: Rte 18, across from Peabody Base Lodge.
(Can be steep and unmarked in places)
Distance/Time: 1.5 mile loop – about 1 1/2 hours
View photos and read about a hike up Artist’s Bluff
Basin-Cascades Trail
Ascends along Cascade Brook
Location: Off of Rte 3 in Franconia Notch State Park. Starts at the Basin
Distance/Time: 2 miles – about 1 1/2 hours
Boulder Loop Trail
Great views with very little effort
Location: Dugway Road, off the Kancamagus Highway.
(Brochure keyed to stations on trail available)
Distance/Time: 2.8 miles – 2 to 3 hours
Lonesome Lake
Very good footing on an old bridle path
Location: Lafayette Place in Franconia Notch.
Distance/Time: 3.25 miles
Gorham
Moose Brook State Park
Location: Off Rte 2 – Jimtown Toad
Area: 774 Acres
Harts Location
Crawford Notch State Park
Location: Rte 302 – 12 miles NW of Bartlett
Area: 5,775 Acres
Crawford Notch State Park – The Pond Loop Trail
View of the pond in Crawford Notch State Park
Location: The trail starts at the Willey House site, and bears left after the bridge
Distance/Time: 1/2 mile round trip
Crawford Notch State Park – The Sam Willey Trail
Follows the Saco River through the woods past several beaver dams
Location: Trail starts at the Willey House site, bears right after the bridge
Distance/Time: 1-mile round trip
Crawford Notch State Park – Ripley Falls
100-foot high cascade, Avalanche Brook flows over moss-covered granite slopes
Location:1 mile southeast of the Willey House site. Go up the access road that goes off of Rte 302.
Take the Ethan Pond Trail, then shortly after it begins, take a left onto the Ripley Falls Trail
Distance/Time: 1/2 mile into falls
Crawford Notch State Park – Arethusa Falls
Offers views of the highest falls in the state, 200 feet
Location: Trailhead 1/2 miles south of Dry River Campground on Rte 302
(Trail is fairly rocky, moderately steep)
Distance/Time: 1.3 miles into falls – 3.0 miles if loop past Frankenstein Cliff is taken back to start point
Sargent’s Purchase
Mount Washington State Park
Location: Rte 302
6288′ Elevation
Hike or Car Climb
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