Barnstead, New Hampshire
Top Spots in and near Barnstead
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Concord, New Hampshire
Hike to the Oak Hill Fire Tower
4.03 mi / 500 ft gainClimbing to the Fire Tower on Oak Hill is a great urban adventure, short enough for a lunch break trail run or a morning hike with the family. The trail is primarily wooded, with a panoramic view from the Fire Tower for those brave enough to ascend it's wooden steps.Park at the well signed dirt l...Read more -
Gilford, New Hampshire
Hike the Lockes Hill Trail
4.01.8 mi / 419 ft gainThis trail, beginning at a parking lot adjacent to the lake, leads to one of the best views of Lake Winnipesaukee. Although not very high in elevation, it is one of the tallest crests in the area, providing some of the best views, and the actual hike is not challenging in most conditions. Due to ...Read more -
Rollinsford, New Hampshire
Scoutland Road Trail
4.03.88 mi / 108 ft gainScoutland Road Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Rollinsford, New Hampshire.Read more -
Bedford, New Hampshire
Pulpit Rock Conservation Area Loop
4.82.4 mi / 0 ft gainWe began our hike at Kennard Trailhead, which is easy to miss if you aren’t looking for it. The approximate GPS address is 596 New Boston Road, Bedford, NH, though in reality the parking area is about 0.2 miles west of the junction of New Boston Rd and Esther Drive.These trails are very well mai...Read more -
Bristol, New Hampshire
Drive around Newfound Lake
As a kid, I spent many of my summer and winter vacations on Newfound Lake in New Hampshire and can say without a doubt that it is one of the first places to spark my love for the outdoors. If your'e heading up to the White Mountains in the winter time to ski/snowboard, a drive around Newfound Lak...Read more -
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Relax at Prescott Park
5.0Prescott Park is a waterfront park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that is famous for its extensive flower gardens. During the warmer months, visitors can enjoy the blooms of the annual and perennial beds, sit in the shade of the Japanese crabapple trees, and relax on the white benches along the pe...Read more -
Londonderry, New Hampshire
Kendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails
1.18 mi / 223 ft gainKendall Pond Yellow and Blue Trails is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Londonderry, New Hampshire.Read more -
Ogunquit, Maine
Watch the Sunrise from the Marginal Way Trail
5.02 mi / 70 ft gainPark near the Oceanside Oarweed restaurant or any other public spots on the cove's peninsula. Marginal Way is a nicely paved 1.25 mile out and back path, perfect for a morning walk or run on the rocky coast. Catch fishermen, lobstermen, and recreational boats as they leave, or choose to sit at on...Read more -
Alexandria, New Hampshire
High Cabin
5.04 mi / 1275 ft gainHigh Cabin, located in Cardigan State Forest, is owned and operated by the Appalachian Mountian Club (AMC). It was originally built in 1931 and since renovated in 2004. Renovations included a new roof, siding, bunk beds, a wood stove, and a composting toilet. It comes supplied with wood, bunks(st...Read more -
York, Maine
Photograph Nubble Lighthouse
4.8Officially named Cape Neddick Light, though more commonly known as Nubble Light, this lighthouse is part of the National Register of Historic Places and is a local favorite for photography. The lighthouse park is located just over the New Hampshire / Maine state line in New England, in York, ME....Read more -
Wells, Maine
Hike to Laudholm Beach at Wells National Estuarine Reserve
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainFrom the main parking area take the Beach Barrier Trail which takes you through several different types of environment; fields, forests, and marshland before reaching Laudholm Beach to further explore or take a dip.Walk the length of Laudholm Beach if you have time where barrier beaches protect a...Read more -
Wells, Maine
Hike the Carson Trail in Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
4.01 mi / 0 ft gainPull into the well marked Wildlife Refuge off Port Rd. There's several official building as well as an interpretive center and bathroom very close to the parking lot.The only trail, the Carson Trail, is feet from the parking area. It's an extremely well groomed gravel trail easily accessible for ...Read more -
Newbury, New Hampshire
Hike to Lake Solitude, NH
4.04.8 mi / 2510 ft gainThe two most popular routes to Lake Solitude are the Newbury Trail and Andrew Brook Trail. The round-trip distance of the hikes are 4.8 miles and 3.8 miles. Both could be described as moderate in terms of difficulty. The Newbury trail is accessed from Lakeview Ave and Andrew Brook Trail can be a...Read more -
Dayton, Maine
Cross Country Ski the Trails at Harris Farm
Harris Farm is a great place for beginner cross country skiing or to hone in on already developed skills. They provide rentals ($15pp) and the network of trails is several miles long. The trails range from green (easy) to red/black (more difficult). I personally love hanging out on the blue trail...Read more -
Orange, New Hampshire
Hike Cardigan Mountain via the West Ridge Trail
4.73 mi / 1200 ft gainCardigan Mountain is located in Cardigan Mountain State forest just outside of Canaan, New Hampshire. Just make sure to go to The Cardigan Mountain state park parking lot, via Cardigan Mountain Road and not the AMC Cardigan Lodge. The trail begins right from the parking lot where there is a port...Read more -
Kennebunk, Maine
Hike the Bridle Path through the Madelyn Marx Preserve
4.01.5 mi / 0 ft gainAfter crossing the Mousam River on Western Ave, see signs and gravel pull-off areas for parking at the Bridle Path trailhead. The Madelyn Marx Preserve is a greater part of the Kennebunk Land Trust home to many preserves in the area (So look for Kennebunk Land Trust signs as well).Hike through op...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Barnstead
Epsom, New Hampshire
Getaway Blake Brook
Tucked away in the sleepy forests of Southern New Hampshire, our first collection of cabins in Epsom is a wonderland in every season.
From $149 / night
Strafford, New Hampshire
Strafford / Lake Winnipesaukee South KOA Holiday
The many charms of New England lie within easy reach at this KOA, close to major roads yet tucked away in a relaxing rural setting. Stret...
Lebanon, Maine
Lebanon KOA Holiday on Salmon Falls River
Nestled among the forests of Maine, Salmon Falls KOA is a peaceful retreat from daily life. With a mile of frontage on the Salmon Falls R...
Hopkinton, New Hampshire
Elm Brook Park Rec Area
Overview
Elm Brook Park is a day-use area located on Elm Brook Pool just off State Route 127 near Concord, New Hampshire.
Elm Brook P...
Tamworth, New Hampshire
Chocorua KOA Holiday
Reward your family with a visit to Chocorua KOA, twice selected as a National Park of the Year by ARVC. This is a great base for explorin...
Thornton, New Hampshire
Campton Campground
Overview
Campton Campground is a large and accommodating facility near the southern edge of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshi...