Norwich, Vermont
Top Spots in and near Norwich
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Thornton, New Hampshire
Hike the Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop
5.04.1 mi / 1807 ft gainThis is a very well-marked and traveled trail, marked with yellow blazes. Start off at the trailhead (easy parking, $3 fee) and be sure to go counter-clockwise for the best route. The beginning of the trail meanders along next to a babbling brook and through forested terrain. The climb gets stead...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Photograph Fall Foliage on the Kancamagus Highway
4.032 mi / 2855 ft gainDriving the Kancamagus Highway is something you can do as a way to cross the White Mountain National Forest quickly from I-93 in the east to Conway, or it can be an entire day's activity. In the fall, it's almost impossible not to stop at every turn-off on the scenic highway as it winds through t...Read more -
Salisbury, Vermont
Camp at Lake Dunmore
The campground office for Branbury state park is on the opposite side of Route 53 from the pin on the map here, but the best campsites are where the pin is. Start by going and talking to the rangers at the office, they are super friendly and very helpful for recommendations of hikes or things to...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Hike the Flume Gorge
4.82 mi / 300 ft gainThe Flume Gorge in Franconia State Park is beautiful year round and every season has it's unique benefits. During the summer, the Flume is a highly frequented tourist destination and is usually crowded with groups of kids and families. Technically, the Gorge is closed during the winter and there ...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Bike Franconia Notch Bike Path
9 miFor the point to point option first drop a car off at one end of the trail then return to the other. The south end is located at the Flume Gorge Parking lot and the north end is at a parking lot located about a half mile off Route 93, Exit 35 which takes you onto route 3 (44°12'11.3"N 71°40'51.7...Read more -
Thornton, New Hampshire
Hike Mount Tecumseh via Tripoli Road
6.2 mi / 2545 ft gainThis short hike starts out from the Tecumseh Trailhead parking lot along Tripoli Road at an elevation of 1,820 feet. The trail heads south from the parking area and almost immediately crosses a few brooks which may be difficult at high water. The first mile or so is a relatively gradual ascent. O...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 -
Castleton, Vermont
Hike around Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park is a unique collection of hiking trails and walking paths that meander more than 204 acres of fields, forests, gorges, cliffs, and gardens. The best way to explore these enchanting trails is to pack a picnic and lace up your hiking boots for a full-day ramble. ...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Explore the Basin in Franconia Notch
4.01 mi / 300 ft gainThe Basin is just one stop on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail that follows along I-93 through Franconia Notch. The parking lot for the Basin is easily accessible from either north or south on I-93, and it has it's own exit sign which can't be missed.Park in the lot and follow the signs toward...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Kinsman Pond via Basin Cascade
7.25 mi / 2215 ft gainOur hike began at the Basin, which is a clearly marked exit directly off 93. If you are coming from the Northbound side, walk under the bridge beneath 93 to get to the beginning of the trail. We enjoyed the Basin for a while before hiking 1.0 mile to the Cascade Brook Trail where we took a right....Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Hike Mt. Liberty and Camp at Liberty Springs Tent Site
7 mi / 2870 ft gainLiberty Springs Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail in the heart of Franconia Notch State Park and the White Mountains. The trail is a part of the Appalachian Trail, which allows it to remain very well maintained throughout the year. The trail is listed as difficult and strenuous ...Read more -
Thornton, New Hampshire
Hike the Lafayette-Lincoln Loop
2.35.2 miBegin at the Mt. Tecumseh trailhead. You will hike for 1.2 miles before your first vista. Continue from there another mile until you arrive at the junction with the Sosman Trail. Stay right and continue another 0.3 miles to reach the summit of Mt. Tecumseh. At just over 4,000' this peak offers in...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Lonesome Lake
4.53.05 mi / 1027 ft gainThe Franconia Notch area of New Hampshire has many roadside adventures to go on, bringing in thousands of visitors every year, but my favorite place in the notch is Lonesome Lake. At 3 miles, the hike is easy enough for the whole family, but most people visiting the notch stick to the roadside a...Read more -
Franconia, New Hampshire
Snowshoe to Lonesome Lake
3.1 mi / 1013 ft gainThe best place to park when doing this hike in the winter is at the Lafayette Campground. The campground and parking lot are typically empty in the cold winter months, aside from occasional cross-country skiers on the Pemigewasset bike path. The Lafayette campground parking lot is directly access...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