Mountain Range Information
New Hampshire is home to the White Mountains and the legendary Presidential Range. While these are tremendous mountains, they shouldn't overshadow superb hikes located in other parts of the state, such as the Lakes Region. The Appalachian Mountain Club has designated a list of 48 New Hampshire peaks as being part of a 4,000' club. As a result, these peaks are amongst the most heavily hiked peaks in the state.
While many of the peaks in New Hampshire require a challenging hike, some are accessible via other means, such as automobile road or aerial lift. The most hiked peak in New Hampshire is Mt. Monadnock. Located in the southern portion of the state, Mt. Monadnock is amongst the most popular hikes in the world.
West Rattlesnake Mountain
For many this will be a great intro to hiking in the mountains . at only 1 mile each way and well maintained with steps to help it is a good family hike. the views of Squam Lake the islands that dot it and the mountains in the distance are not to be missed. I use it as a tune up going from flat RI to hiking in the mountains.
Address: Rt. 113, Holderness, NH 03245
Mountain Morgan and mount percival loop
Mount Morgan Trail is a 3.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Center Sandwich, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Mount Livermore
Overlooking Squam Lake, Mt Livermore is at the heart of a small trail system managed by the Squam Lakes Association which maintains over 50 miles of near Holderness, New Hampshire, on the southwestern corner of White Mountains. Mt Livermore is well worth the gentle climb to its summit, providing beautiful views of Squam Lake, nearby Red Hill, and other peaks in the Squam Range.
The trails surrounding Mt Livermore including the Cotton Mountain Trail, the Prescott Trail, Old Mountain Road, and the Old Highway are mentioned in the AMC’s White Mountain Guide, but not listed on any of the region’s maps, making them somewhat challenging to discover and find. I hope you’ll find this guide useful because Mt Livermore is an excellent picnic destination suitable for children and the surrounding trails are worth a half-day ramble to hike and enjoy.
Stinson Mountain Trail
Stinson Mountain Trail is a 3.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Rumney, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Mount Webster
Mount Webster is a mountain located on the border between Coos County and Carroll County, New Hampshire. The mountain, formerly called Notch Mountain, is named after Daniel Webster (1782–1852), and is the southwesternmost of the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. Mount Webster is flanked to the northeast by Mount Jackson; to the southwest it faces Mount Willey across Crawford Notch.
The west face of Mount Webster drains directly into the Saco River, thence into the Gulf of Maine at Saco, Maine. The north and southeast faces drain into the Saco via Silver Cascade and Webster Brook respectively.
Mount Webster is on the western boundary of the Presidential Range - Dry River Wilderness. The Appalachian Trail, a 2,170-mile (3,500-km) National Scenic Trail from Georgia to Maine, runs along the ridge of the Presidentials, across the summit of Webster.
Mount Squam
Mount Squam via Ridgepole Trail is a 6.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Center Sandwich, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking and trail running. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
