Bethel, Maine
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Andover, Maine
Fly Fish Lower Dam at Rapid River, Maine
Getting to Rapid River can be a bit of a trek, as the 10 or so miles leading to it is a maze of logging roads and the cell service is spotty at best. Here is a rundown of the route:Driving Northeast on Rt 26, take a sharp right onto Andover RD (East B Hill Road)After 2.1 miles, turn left onto Bro...Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Jackson Falls
Jackson Falls is located In the village of Jackson, New Hampshire. This waterfall is easily accessible from the nearby parking area. The parking area has a 2-hour time limit, so make sure you check your watch before heading to the falls. The falls drop 100' over a series of smaller cascasdes wi...Read more -
Denmark, Maine
Summit Bald Peak and Mt. Pleasant
6 mi / 1450 ft gainAfter turning on Mountain Rd, look for East Pinnacle Condominiums. The trailhead is about 0.1miles after that on the right between the telephone poles marked 49 and 50. There is a dirt parking lot to pull into. Now on to the hike! This hike begins by heading straight uphill immediately, and you ...Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Lake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path
5.02.81 mi / 1224 ft gainLake of the Clouds from Mount Washington Summit via Crawford Path is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Summit Mount Jefferson, Mount Clay, and Mount Washington
4.010.5 mi / 4455 ft gainHike with at least one other and take two cars. First drop one car at the Cog Railway parking lot (Base Station Rd, Bretton Woods, NH). Jump into the second car and drive about 15 minutes to the Caps Ridge Trailhead on Jefferson Notch Road ( N 44° 18' 15"W 71° 21' 42" )The Caps Ridge Trail will l...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Jefferson
5 mi / 2700 ft gainMount Jefferson stands at 5712 feet, the third tallest mountain of the Presidential's in the White Mountain National Forest. The trail head begins at the Caps Ridge Trail on Jefferson Notch Rd. While 2.5 miles sounds easy, this hike is not for the once in while day hiker. Challenging rock scrambl...Read more -
Thompson and Meserves, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail and Jewell Trail
5.07.4 mi / 3720 ft gainTo begin this hike, drive to Marshfield Station on Base Station Road in Jefferson, NH. There are several large parking lots capable of holding both hiker and Cog Railway traffic even on busy days. Parking in the lots at the Marshfield Station costs $5.00/day, there is a lot for hiker parking at t...Read more -
Conway, New Hampshire
Diana's Baths
5.01.33 mi / 190 ft gainDiana's Baths is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near North Conway, New Hampshire.Read more -
North Conway, New Hampshire
Hike White Horse Trail
4.75 mi / 1043 ft gainConsider this moderate hike a warm-up to some of the bigger boys in the area! We've hiked Cathedral Ledge from Echo Lake State Park in the past, but wanted something a little longer in distance & slighting more challenging. When I asked the guy manning the State Park booth for a map he said, ...Read more -
Conway, New Hampshire
Cathedral Ledge via Bryce Path Trail
2.07 mi / 574 ft gainCathedral Ledge via Bryce Path Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bartlett, New Hampshire.Read more -
Bartlett, New Hampshire
Hike Cathedral Ledge
4.03.4 mi / 722 ft gainDuring spring, summer and fall there is a road that allows you to drive to the top of Cathedral Ledge. In winter the road is closed off to vehicles so reaching the top requires a 1.7 mile hike. Once at the top, there is a fenced in lookout with a 180 degree view of North Conway and the surroundin...Read more -
Jackson Webster Trail, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Jackson
4.5 mi / 2109 ft gainThe Jackson Webster trailhead is located on Crawford Notch Road a little ways down from the AMC Highland Center where they have bathrooms, food, a store, info, etc. There's a parking lot at the Center as well as a smaller lot right across from the trailhead. These lots often get filled up but you...Read more -
Carroll, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Pierce
5.06.2 mi / 2412 ft gainMount Pierce (elevation 4312 ft.) is part of the Presidential Region in the White Mountain National Forest. Upon reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains. To begin your hike, park at the Crawford Connector Trailhead. You will follow the Crawfo...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe Mount Jackson
5.2 mi / 2300 ft gainThe hike starts across the street from the AMC Highland Center on route 302, which means there is plenty of parking and when you finish there is a fireplace and snacks to warm up with! It starts at the Webster Jackson trailhead and after 1.4 miles breaks off onto the Jackson trail. At that point ...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Hike to the Summits of Mt. Jackson and Mt. Pierce
8 mi / 5000 ft gainFrom I93 take exit 35 onto rt 3. Follow that until you get to a four way intersection. Take a right onto rt 302 and follow that until you see an AMC information building on the right. Drive past the parking lot about 500 feet and park on the left right after the lake.From there take the Webster ...Read more -
Crawford Notch Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe Mount Pierce
6.4 mi / 2500 ft gainThe hike begins right across from the AMC Highland Center, which is great because you can utilize their spacious parking lot! Once you locate the trailhead, the elevation begins almost immediately. Begin on the Crawford Connector Trail for 0.4 miles.You will come to a foot bridge over Gibbs Brook...Read more