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Mountain panorama from Kancamagus Highway in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

White Mountain National Forest

New Hampshire800,992 acres

Complete guide to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Trail recommendations, campgrounds, permits, Presidential Range, and trip planning resources.

14 min read

Trails

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Arethusa Falls Trail

2.8 mi800 ft gain
May through October

Guide to the Arethusa Falls Trail in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. A family-friendly 2.8-mile hike to the tallest waterfall in the state.

9 min read

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Crawford Path to Mount Pierce

6 mi2,100 ft gain
May through October

A 6.0-mile out-and-back on America's oldest continuously maintained hiking trail in the White Mountain National Forest, climbing to the 4,312-ft summit of Mount Pierce with above-treeline views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range.

8 min read

strenuousloop

Franconia Ridge Loop

8.6 mi3,900 ft gain
June through October

Complete guide to the Franconia Ridge Loop in the White Mountains. Route details via Falling Waters Trail and Old Bridle Path, above-treeline traverse, weather tips, and planning info.

10 min read

moderateloop

Lonesome Lake Trail

3.2 mi1,000 ft gain
June through October

Guide to the Lonesome Lake loop in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. A moderate 3.2-mile loop to an AMC hut on a 2,760-foot lake with direct views of Franconia Ridge, suitable for families and beginners.

7 min read

moderate-hardloop

Mount Chocorua via Piper and Brook Trail Loop

7.6 mi2,400 ft gain
May through October

A 7.6-mile loop in the White Mountain National Forest to the iconic rocky summit of Mount Chocorua (3,490 ft), with above-treeline scrambling and views of Lake Chocorua and the Sandwich Range.

8 min read

strenuousout-and-back

Mount Lafayette via Old Bridle Path

8.6 mi3,500 ft gain
June through October

Guide to hiking Mount Lafayette via the Old Bridle Path in Franconia Notch. Route details past Greenleaf Hut to the 5,260-foot summit, weather info, and trip planning.

10 min read

strenuousout-and-back

Mount Washington via Tuckerman Ravine

8.4 mi4,250 ft gain
June through September

Complete guide to hiking Mount Washington via the Tuckerman Ravine Trail. Route details, weather hazards, permits, and tips for summiting the highest peak in the Northeast.

11 min read

easy-moderateout-and-back

Zealand Falls Trail

5.6 mi700 ft gain
June through October

Guide to the Zealand Falls Trail in White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. An easy-moderate 5.6-mile out-and-back along the Zealand River to the AMC Zealand Falls Hut, with waterfall views and an excellent snowshoe route in winter.

7 min read

Guides

Best Hikes Near Boston, Massachusetts

Best Hikes Near

The best day hikes within 2 hours of Boston. White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire delivers some of the most challenging and rewarding hiking in the Northeast, all within reach of the city.

6 min read