Burke, Vermont
Top Spots in and near Burke
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6385 Vermont 5A, Vermont
Hike to Mount Pisgah
4.04.1 mi / 1597 ft gainThe hike to Mount Pigsah is 4.1 miles out and back, just outside of Westmore, Vermont. The trail is most commonly used from March through October, but some people traffic this trail in the winter with crampons and sturdy hiking boots. This is an incredibly dog friendly trail. Be aware that there...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Hiking at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge
4.5As 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 begi...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Summit Mount Waumbek via the Starr King Trail
5.07.2 mi / 1500 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Groton, Vermont
Hike to Owl's Head Trail Overlook
3.03 mi / 200 ft gainStarting at 1746 ft of elevation, this easy 3 mile hike (RT) pays off with a dramatic view of Lake Groton, Kettle Pond and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The trail head begins in New Discovery Park, along the dirt road to Osmore Pond. There is room to pull off the dirt road and park near the t...Read more -
Coaticook, Quebec
Mount Pinacle
1.5 miWe came from Parc de la Gorge on Ch de Baldwin-Barnston road, which leads you to the Parc Harold F Baldwin area. Turn left onto Ch May and park your car in the parking area that is next to a small shop/cafe. There are signs at this point. Walk up the hill a bit until you reach the blue Mt. Pinac...Read more -
Sugar Hill, New Hampshire
Photograph Lupines in Sugar Hill
Every year, more or less around the second week of June, the village of Sugar Hill boasts a magnificent show of lupines. There are several concentrations of lupines in fields along the road, but the highlight of a visit to Sugar Hill is the small hillside near St. Matthew's Church. The vistas tow...Read more -
Wolcott, Vermont
Hike to Elmore Mountain Fire Tower
4.05.6 mi / 1485 ft gainIf hiking in off season when the park is closed, begin from the lower parking lot or the "day use area". If hiking while the park is open you can drive to the upper parking lot (subtract about 1.4 miles from total distance)Beginning from the lower parking lot make you way through the gate and int...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Hike Artists Bluff
4.31.5 miStarting from the Bald Mountain trailhead, the Artists Bluff trail takes you up a short but steep 1.5 mile path to a beautiful rocky overlook of Franconia Notch State Park. This is the perfect hike to find incredible views of the park and some amazing foliage in autumn. We parked across the stree...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Ski Touring the Pemigewasset Wilderness Traverse
23 mi / 4500 ft gainThe Pemigewasset Wilderness is a 45,000-acre treasure embedded within the spectacular “Whites” of New Hampshire. It’s a remote, less often travelled wilderness than the nearby Presidential Range but no less spectacular. The winter “Pemi Traverse”, a 23 mile tour from Bretton Woods to Lincoln, jum...Read more -
Jefferson, New Hampshire
Hike the Sugarloaf Trail
3.3 mi / 1099 ft gainThe Sugarloaf Trail begins at the Sugarloaf trailhead on Zealand Road off of US 302. There are two trails that begin at this trailhead--be sure to cross the bridge over the Ammonoosuc and look for the "Sugarloaf Trail" sign. The trail begins following the Ammonoosuc River for a short while before...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Hike to the Summit of Cannon Mountain via Kinsman Ridge trail
5.04 mi / 3000 ft gainDriving north on I-93 in New Hampshire, Cannon Mountain can be seen on the left just a few miles after exit 32. It is a massive cliff that towers over the highway, thousands-of-feet tall. Parking for the trail head is left off of exit 34B. If you look left as you're driving into the paved parking...Read more -
Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
Backpack the Pemi Loop
5.032 mi / 9000 ft gainThis round trip loop is the combination of many trails within the Pemigewasset Wilderness. We chose to this hike up into a 3 day backpacking trip although we came across some particularly adventurous folks who were doing it in 2 and even 1 day. We also came across hikers less pressed for time who...Read more -
Colebrook, New Hampshire
Hike to the Top of Table Rock
4.31.52 mi / 715 ft gainThough the trail may seem a bit daunting at first (especially for beginners), this out-and-back hike isn't all that difficult. At the trailhead (located almost directly behind the sign "Entering Dixville Notch State Park"), you'll begin by walking through some densely wooded forest. The trail is ...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Camp at Lafayette Campground, White Mountains
5.08.3 miThe White Mountains offer some of the most prime foliage sightseeing (aka 'leaf peeping') in New England. Tourists flock to the Franconia Notch State Park area and surrounding parts of the White Mountains every October, but camping is generally less common. October can be a cold month in New Hamp...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Winter Hike North Kinsman
8 mi / 2500 ft gainPark at Lafayette Place right off of I-93. It is one of the most accessible trail heads to hit a “4,000 footer” in the White Mountains and has plenty parking. Signage is visible and easy to follow as you begin at 1,800 feet and walk through a wooded campground onto the Lonesome Lake Trail. The t...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Hike the Franconia Ridge Loop
5.08.9 mi / 3600 ft gainStarting from the parking lot, the two trails initially begin together. Less than a mile in the trails split into Old Bridle Path to the left, and Falling Waters Trail to the right. Most people choose to go up and down on the same trail. To those doing to loop, most choose to hike up Falling Wate...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Burke
Lisbon, New Hampshire
Littleton / Franconia Notch KOA Holiday
With tree-shaded and grassy sites, this comfortable campground is a great base for exploring New Hampshire's White Mountains and Vermont'...
Carroll, New Hampshire
Twin Mountain / Mt. Washington KOA Holiday
Come enjoy Twin Mountain/Mt. Washington KOA, an award-winning campground in the heart of New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains. Explore ...
, New Hampshire
Sugarloaf 1 Campground
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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
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Located along the Peabody River in the heart of the White Mountains, the Dolly Copp Picnic Pavilion is a wonderful location for ...