Hiking in the Beautiful Granite State
Pictured: Diana’s Bath, North Conway
In nearly every town in the Granite State, a trail can be found for hiking. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll to view the Fall foliage or a trek across the 4000 ft. peaks of the Presidential Range, New Hampshire offers the widest variety of terrain in the northeast.
Most of the trails throughout the state are well marked and maintained by either the State of New Hampshire, the White Mountain National Forest or the Appalachian Mountain Club.
Note: A parking pass is required at some of the more popular places to park by the Forest service. Five dollars a day or twenty Dollars a year.
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Some additional Hiking trails in Carroll County:
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Popular Hiking Trails
Mt. Kearsarge North
Location of Trail Head: The trail begins at a small parking area located 1.5 miles east of NH Route 16/302 on the north side of Hurricane Mountain Road in Kearsarge.
Length of Trail to the Summit (one way): 3.1 miles
Estimated Time (one way): 2 hours and 50 minutes
Elevation Gain: 2, 700 feet
Summit Elevation Above Sea Level: 3,268 feet
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
The Mount Kearsarge North Trail is a steep trail that makes a perfect day hike. The rocky exposed summit of Mount Kearsarge North affords one of the finest view points in the White Mountains with exceptional views in all directions.
Mt. Kearsarge
Diana’s Bath
Boulder Loop Hike
The Boulder Loop Hiking Trail starts off the Kangamangus Highway. Located near the Covered Bridge Campground. This trail is three-miles long, passing through the broaded-leafed and evergreen forests. The ledges which is the highest point are 1,000 feet above Pasaconaway Valley.
The hike will take about 1 to 1 1/2 hours for the walk up and one hour for the downward leg. Along the trail there are 18 different places to stop and rest. All are marked with numbers and the trail is mapped with yellow blazes. Please stay on the mapped area and sturdy footwear should be worn (hiking boots). Remember to use caution at all times especially near ledges.
Champney Falls
Piper Trail, Mt. Chocuroa
The Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. Camp Penacook Shelter can be reached by following the Piper Trail for 2.8 miles to a marked spur trail leading to the 3-sided lean-to and outhouse.
CHAMPNEY FALLS SCENIC WATERFALL
Champney Falls ( named after Benjamin Champney- a noted White Mtn. artist (1817-1907) is a series of cascades about 70 feet long. During periods of high water the falls are quite spectacular. During dry spells the falls can become much less impressive. Walking time to the falls and back to the parking lot is about 21/2 hours. The Champney Falls loop is 1.4 miles.
Both the Champney Falls trail and the Piper trail take you to the summit of Mount Chocorua. The Piper trail leads back to Route 16 on the south eastern side of Mount Chocorua.