Gilead, Maine
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Gilead
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Thornton, New Hampshire
Hike the Lafayette-Lincoln Loop
2.35.2 miBegin at the Mt. Tecumseh trailhead. You will hike for 1.2 miles before your first vista. Continue from there another mile until you arrive at the junction with the Sosman Trail. Stay right and continue another 0.3 miles to reach the summit of Mt. Tecumseh. At just over 4,000' this peak offers in...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Mt. Liberty and Liberty Springs Tentsite
7.32 mi / 3166 ft gainLiberty Springs Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail in the heart of Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountains. The trail is a part of the Appalachian Trail, which allows it to remain very well maintained throughout the year. The trail is listed as difficult and strenuous...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Hike the Flume Gorge
4.82 mi / 300 ft gainThe Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Technically, the Gorge is closed during the winter and there ...Read more -
Thornton, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Tecumseh via Tripoli Road
6.2 mi / 2545 ft gainThis short hike starts out from the Tecumseh Trailhead parking lot along Tripoli Road at an elevation of 1,820 feet. The trail heads south from the parking area and almost immediately crosses a few brooks which may be difficult at high water. The first mile or so is a relatively gradual ascent. O...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway
4.032 mi / 2855 ft gainDriving the Kancamagus Highway is something you can do as a way to cross the White Mountain National Forest quickly from I-93 in the east to Conway, or it can be an entire day's activity. In the fall, it's almost impossible not to stop at every turn-off on the scenic highway as it winds through t...Read more -
Thornton, New Hampshire
Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop
5.04.09 mi / 1617 ft gainThis is a very well-marked and traveled trail, marked with yellow blazes. Start off at the trailhead (easy parking, $3 fee) and be sure to go counter-clockwise for the best route. The beginning of the trail meanders along next to a babbling brook and through forested terrain. The climb gets stead...Read more -
Benton, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Moosilauke via Beaver Brook Trail
7.6 mi / 3150 ft gainThe trailhead is located along Lost River Road. There is a $5.00 day use parking pass required. The trail starts off on the Beaver Brook Trail (also the Appalachian Trail). The trail consists of cascades of rocks, wood-block steps and metal rungs (not all entirely in tact). It is very often ...Read more