Jefferson, New Hampshire
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Rappelling at Ripley Falls
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainThis is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to rappel down a 100+ waterfall surrounded by beautiful scenes in the midst of the White Mountains. This adventure is organized and facilitated by Northeast Mountaineering who provide gear, guidance, and safety instruction. You will begin your day at the Bu...Read more -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Hike to Frankenstein Cliffs
4.35 mi / 1400 ft gainThe Frankenstein Cliff trailhead is located in Crawford Notch State Park directly off of Route 302. If you're traveling from the south (Bartlett/North Conway) the parking lot for the trailhead is on your left hand side about 12 miles from Bartlett. There are signs for Arethusa Falls/Frankenstein ...Read more -
Arethusa Falls Road, New Hampshire
Snowshoe to Arethusa Falls via Bemis Brook Trail
2.8 mi / 853 ft gainArethusa Falls is a popular hike in the White Mountains, and come winter it is a popular spot for ice climbing. The falls are located in Crawford Notch State Park and is the tallest waterfall in New Hampshire (between 140-200 feet). Following the Bemis Brook Trail to Arethusa Falls will add a few...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Hike Artists Bluff
4.31.5 miStarting from the Bald Mountain trailhead, the Artists Bluff trail takes you up a short but steep 1.5 mile path to a beautiful rocky overlook of Franconia Notch State Park. This is the perfect hike to find incredible views of the park and some amazing foliage in autumn. We parked across the stree...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Hike to the Summit of Cannon Mountain via Kinsman Ridge trail
5.04 mi / 3000 ft gainDriving north on I-93 in New Hampshire, Cannon Mountain can be seen on the left just a few miles after exit 32. It is a massive cliff that towers over the highway, thousands-of-feet tall. Parking for the trail head is left off of exit 34B. If you look left as you're driving into the paved parking...Read more -
Sugar Hill, New Hampshire
Photograph Lupines in Sugar Hill
Every year, more or less around the second week of June, the village of Sugar Hill boasts a magnificent show of lupines. There are several concentrations of lupines in fields along the road, but the highlight of a visit to Sugar Hill is the small hillside near St. Matthew's Church. The vistas tow...Read more -
Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Backpack the Pemi Loop
5.032 mi / 9000 ft gainThis round trip loop is the combination of many trails within the Pemigewasset Wilderness. We chose to this hike up into a 3 day backpacking trip although we came across some particularly adventurous folks who were doing it in 2 and even 1 day. We also came across hikers less pressed for time who...Read more -
Hart's Location, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Crawford
5.05 miDon't let the relatively short 2.5 mile hike up Mt. Crawford fool you, you certainly work for the amazing views from the summit. Located in Crawford Notch, park in the Davis Path lot almost directly across from the Notchland Inn on Rt. 302. The trail starts by going over a footbridge crossing the...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Camp at Lafayette Campground, White Mountains
5.08.3 miThe White Mountains offer some of the most prime foliage sightseeing (aka 'leaf peeping') in New England. Tourists flock to the Franconia Notch State Park area and surrounding parts of the White Mountains every October, but camping is generally less common. October can be a cold month in New Hamp...Read more