The Best Swimming in New Hampshire

Looking for the best swimming in New Hampshire? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around New Hampshire. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top swimming spots in and near New Hampshire

Franconia, New Hampshire

Backpack the Franconia Ridge Loop

4.5

14.5 mi / 3000 ft gain

This is a multi-day backpacking loop in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire (located in the the White Mountains).Leave the car at the Lafayette Place Campground, (about 1700' elevation), then head up 1.4mi to Lonesome Lake. If you start hiking in the evening, as the sun is setting, you can ...
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