Peterborough, New Hampshire

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Top Hiking Spots in and near Peterborough

  • Acton, Massachusetts

    Hike the Pratt's Brook Conservation Area Loop

    4.0
    1.5 mi / 85 ft gain
    Park in the small parking area right before the trailhead. *Notice this parking area is small and only fits about 3-4 cars so prepare to find street parking on a busy day. You can punch in the coordinates to a GPS if you need help finding it: 42.4545482, -71.4358192.  The loop is very diverse wit...
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  • Andover, Massachusetts

    Deer Jump Reservation Loop

    5.0
    2.09 mi / 171 ft gain
    Deer Jump Reservation Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Andover, Massachusetts.
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  • Andover, Massachusetts

    Haggetts Rail Trail to Haggetts Pond

    5.0
    2.08 mi / 16 ft gain
    Haggetts Rail Trail to Haggetts Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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  • Marlborough, Massachusetts

    Hemingway Street Trail

    1.73 mi / 197 ft gain
    Hemingway Street Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Marlborough, Massachusetts.
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  • Deerfield, Massachusetts

    South Sugarloaf Trail

    1.48 mi / 404 ft gain
    South Sugarloaf Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Deerfield, Massachusetts.
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  • Concord, Massachusetts

    Walden Pond Path

    4.7
    1.65 mi / 49 ft gain
    Step into literary history and natural tranquility with a walk around the Walden Pond Path, located in Walden Pond State Reservation near Concord, Massachusetts. This iconic loop trail circles the pond made famous by Henry David Thoreau, who lived on its shores and wrote the American classic Wa...
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  • Wilmington, Vermont

    Mount Olga Fire Tower Loop

    2.25 mi / 667.32 ft gain
    Tucked along Route 9 in Wilmington, Vermont, Molly Stark State Park is home to one of the most satisfying short hikes in the southern Green Mountains: the climb to the Mount Olga fire tower. At just 1.8 miles as a loop, it punches well above its weight — rewarding hikers with a genuine fire tow...
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  • Jamaica, Vermont

    Hamilton Falls

    3.5
    6.51 mi / 1431.32 ft gain
    The hike to Hamilton Falls is an enjoyable 6.8 miles roundtrip voyage through gorgeous forest scenery alongside a babbling brook. Be sure to visit the upper and lower falls! This trail is kid and dog friendly, so why not bring both?! If you are visiting the falls in the summer, bring a towel and ...
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  • 368 Weathersfield Trail, Vermont

    Hike Mount Ascutney

    3.0
    5.2 mi / 2326 ft gain
    This route to the top of Mount Ascutney is completed via the Weathersfield Trail. This trail goes past gorgeous Cascade Falls - often frozen in the winter months. There is a great spot to eat lunch at the top of Mount Ascutney to the side of the hang glider landing. While the summit itself does n...
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  • Wilmington, Vermont

    Ward’s Cove at Harriman Reservoir

    Harriman Reservoir — also known as Whitingham Lake — is one of Vermont's largest bodies of water, stretching over 2,000 acres through the hills of Wilmington and Whitingham in the southern Green Mountains. Ward's Cove is one of the reservoir's quieter access points, offering a sheltered launch ...
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  • Ashland, Massachusetts

    Hike the Ashland Reservoir Trail

    5.0
    3.2 mi / 68 ft gain
    Park in the lot on State Park Road (see map) to access the trail. It's a popular trail that is dog-friendly. Pay attention to the trail as at parts it is not well marked. 
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