Bethel, Maine
Top Spots in and near Bethel
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Newry, Maine
Photograph Screw Auger Falls
4.00.2 mi / 6 ft gainAfter parking in the allotted parking area at screw auger, make your way down to the falls to explore! There are several "smaller waterfalls" that the river flows over before making its way to the 27 foot main attraction. Going in April, the falls were at their most powerful. It made taking pictu...Read more -
Stow, Maine
Rattlesnake Pool
2.11 mi / 207 ft gainThe best place to start your hike is from Route 113 near Gilead, head towards Stone House Road. This becomes Shell Pond Road. A few miles in, you'll find a gated area where you can park. This trail, and Rattlesnake Pool, are both on private land - so be sure to practice leave no trace principles.Read more -
Rumford, Maine
Hike Black Mountain Resort
3.1 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStart at parking-place, make it to the top and chose a route to hike back down. Beautiful views lay in front of you, for you to enjoy. This is a half day hike, full of nice places on the way to have lunch at, or just to enjoy and walk by. Enjoy the Hike ;)Read more -
Maine 26, Maine
Hike Eyebrow Trail to Old Speck Mountain Loop
7.8 mi / 3000 ft gainThe first time I attempted this trail was in mid April, and the slush and mud I encountered was absolutely unbelievable. Snowshoes were useless. Crampons were useless. Boots alone meant dirty, wet, muddy feet. So, I had to bail. But I came back in October and I’m so glad I did because the views o...Read more -
Newry, Maine
Table Rock Trail
4.51.91 mi / 761 ft gainTable Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past a cave located near Newry, Maine.Read more -
Waterford, Maine
Hike Hawk Mountain
5.02.2 mi / 500 ft gain1.4 mile Out-and-Back trail hike is family friendly and provides spectacular views, especially at sunset. Trail closes right after dusk though, so be careful to not wander too long. Turn onto Hawk Mountain Road, and drive until you see the parking lot on the left and trail head on the right, abou...Read more -
Gorham, New Hampshire
Hike the Imp Face Trail
6.1 mi / 2080 ft gainStart a few miles north of the Joe Dodge Lodge and Pinkham Notch. If starting in Gorham, the trailhead is 6-8 miles south and will be on the east side of the road. Starting at about 1000 ft, hike in about 5 miles and 5 miles back to beginning. Two routes back, both about the same distance.Startin...Read more -
Gorham, New Hampshire
Backpack to Osgood Tentsite and Hike Mount Madison
5.09.3 mi / 4521 ft gainBegin at Great Gulf Trailhead (located on the west side of NH Route 16, about 1.5 mi. south of the junction with Dolly Copp Rd.) which offers a large fee for parking lot. Bring cash and pay at the self service pay station then display your receipt in car. Walk towards the back of the parking lot ...Read more -
Gorham, New Hampshire
Snowshoe to Carter Notch Hut
7.8 mi / 2200 ft gainThe nineteen mile brook trail is a winding path up approximately 2200 feet of elevation over the course of 3.9 miles. That distance feels a lot farther when you are breaking trail in 18-24 inches of snow and you are carrying 35 lb packs on your backs. Luckily we started out early and we able to ...Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Drive Mt. Washington Auto Road
3.0Starting at roughly 3,000ft above sea level the Mt. Washington Auto Road will take you up nearly eight miles of beautiful, scenic, and well maintained mountain auto roads to The Mount Washington Summit. The summit sits at 6,289 and offers stunning 360° views of New Hampshire's Presidential Range,...Read more -
Byron, Maine
Swim in Coos Canyon
5.0Coos Canyon is right off of route 17 in Byron, ME. It's almost impossible to miss but if you're worried about it you can type "coos canyon" or "coos canyon rock and gift" into google maps and it will take you right there. There is a gravel parking lot to the right side of the road (heading north)...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Hike the Northern Presidentials
15.6 miThe Presidential Range is a mountain range located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. They contain the highest peaks of the Whites and are named after Presidents of the U.S. I also want to add that this range is known for having some of the worst weather in America, mainly because of the un...Read more -
Randolph, New Hampshire
Madison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail
5.06.76 mi / 2441 ft gainMadison Spring Hut to Lake of the Clouds Hut via Gulfside Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Randolph, New Hampshire.Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Hike Tuckerman's Ravine Trail on Mt. Washington
4.99 miWhile this trail is open year round with winter hiking/skiing down the ravine walls, this entry will focus on hiking in the warmer months.Your hike starts behind the Pinkham Notch AMC Center in Jackson, NH at an elevation of approximately 2050 ft. There is plenty of parking at the visitors cente...Read more -
Jackson, New Hampshire
Winter Ascent of Mt. Washington Via Lion Head Trail
8 mi / 4200 ft gainPark at the Pinkham Notch visitor center off of Route 16, your stopping point for all things Tuckerman’s Ravine and Mt. Washington related. The ranger station is open year round and there is food and up to date weather conditions from the summit. There is also a locker room with showers available...Read more -
Weld, Maine
Hike Tumbledown Mountain
5.6 mi / 2300 ft gainTo keep the hike as short as possible, the hike can be an out and back at 5.6 miles, but if you wanted to make it a loop that is possible and adds only an additional 2 miles or so. We took the Brook Trail up to the summit (which passes by the alpine lake) and then followed it back down. To hike t...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Bethel
Bethel, Maine
Hastings Campground
Overview
Hastings Campground is located on Route 113 near the shore of Evans Brook in western Maine. It is situated in a rustic and remot...
Chatham, New Hampshire
Cold River
Overview
Cold River Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles nor...
Chatham, New Hampshire
Basin Campground
Overview
Basin Campground is located in a rustic, remote part of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, about 15 miles north of...
Gorham, New Hampshire
Dolly Copp
Overview
Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is ...
Gorham, New Hampshire
Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion
Overview
Located along the Peabody River in the heart of the White Mountains, the Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion is a wonderful location for ...
Jackson, New Hampshire
Black Mountain Cabin
Overview
Black Mountain Backcountry Cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and sits on what was once pasture lan...