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Summit Mount Waumbek via the Starr King Trail
Jefferson, New Hampshire
5.0
7.2 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
The hike starts out at the Starr King trailhead because you will summit Starr King Mountain (3,907 ft - so close to being a 4000 footer!) before moving on to Waumbek. The 2.6 miles that it takes to get to the first summit are gradual and forgiving. The majority of the total elevation is completed during that time. The first 1.5 miles is through tall spaced out trees that let the sun shine throu...
Mount Waumbek and Mount Starr King Trail
Jefferson, New Hampshire
6.81 mi
/ 2562 ft gain
Mount Waumbek and Mount Starr King Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Jefferson, New Hampshire.
Owl's Head Trail to Martha's Mile
Jefferson, New Hampshire
5.77 mi
/ 2343 ft gain
Owl's Head Trail to Martha's Mile is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Jefferson, New Hampshire.
Pondicherry Nature Refuge via Presidential Range Rail Trail
Whitefield, New Hampshire
5.04 mi
/ 171 ft gain
Pondicherry Nature Refuge via Presidential Range Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Jefferson, New Hampshire.
Hiking at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
Jefferson, New Hampshire
4.5
As hiking in the White Mountain area goes, this is a pretty easy one. This is a family friendly hike along a rail trail and well maintained forest trails. The main attraction here isn't the difficultly. The main attraction here is the spectacular views and the abundant wildlife.This trail begins on Airport Road in Jefferson, NH. If you are coming from Rt 116, the trailhead parking lot is ac...
Mount Jefferson and Adams Five Via Castle Ravine
Randolph, New Hampshire
9.82 mi
/ 4482 ft gain
Mount Jefferson and Adams Five Via Castle Ravine is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Randolph, New Hampshire.
Castle Trail, Castle Ravine Trail, and Israel Ridge Path Loop
Randolph, New Hampshire
6.74 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
Castle Trail, Castle Ravine Trail, and Israel Ridge Path Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Randolph, New Hampshire.
Mount Jefferson via Castle Trail
Randolph, New Hampshire
8.79 mi
/ 4173 ft gain
Mount Jefferson via Castle Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Randolph, New Hampshire.
Mount Cabot Loop (Bulge and Horn)
Jefferson, New Hampshire
10.53 mi
/ 3012 ft gain
Mount Cabot Loop (Bulge and Horn) is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Berlin, New Hampshire.
Places to stay
, New Hampshire
Sugarloaf 1 Campground
Overview
Sugarloaf 1 is a quiet, remote getaway in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington and...
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Sugarloaf 2 Campground
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Sugarloaf 2 is a scenic, remote campground in the northwoods of New Hampshire. Located near the western base of Mount Washington...
Gorham, New Hampshire
Dolly Copp
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Located 6 miles south of Gorham, New Hampshire at the base of New England's tallest peak, the historic Dolly Copp Campground is ...
Gorham, New Hampshire
Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion
Overview
Located along the Peabody River in the heart of the White Mountains, the Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion is a wonderful location for ...
Jackson, New Hampshire
Black Mountain Cabin
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Black Mountain Backcountry Cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and sits on what was once pasture lan...
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