Hiking the White Mountains: A Guide to New Hampshire's Best Hiking Adventures

Lace up your boots and sample thirty-nine of the finest trails the White Mountains have to offer. Whether you are in search of a 360-degree mountaintop view, a dramatic waterfall, or a pristine pond, this guide takes you to the most scenic locations in New England's most rugged mountains, some well-known and others off the beaten path. Take in incredible views from the fire tower atop Mount Cardigan; climb along Franconia Ridge with its endless views; trek up to Arethusa Falls, the highest waterfall in New Hampshire; or tackle Mount Adams, Mount Washington, and other peaks in the Presidential Range.

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Features

Hikes suited to every ability

Directions to the trailheads

Trail Finder for best hikes for dogs, children, viewing platforms, and fire towers

Comprehensive trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues

GPS coordinates

Difficulty ratings and average hiking time for every featured hike

Contacts, trail usage, canine compatibility, and more