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Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing

Info:
State: New Hampshire
Location: White Mountains National Forest
Length: One-Way: 3.8 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 1260 feet
Maximum Elevation: 3180 feet
Elevation Change: 2000 feet
Best Season: May to September
Difficulty: Difficult
Usage: Heavy
Parking: White Mountains National Forest Fee Site.

Description: The Champney Falls Trail leads from the Kancamagus Highway past the scenic Champney Falls to the north ridge of Mount Chocorua. It is one of the most popular routes up the mountain because the trailhead is easy to find, the grade is relatively uniform and it is the highest starting point. Unfortunately the hordes of hikers have left a rocky and eroded footway. The Champney Falls Trail leaves the east end of the parking lot and quickly crosses Twin Brook and passes an intersection with the Bolles Trail. The trail follows old logging road, so the path is wide with an easy grade. The trail soon reaches Champney Brook and follows the near bank. The trail makes a sharp right turn and climbs to a small ridge along which it runs parallel to the brook before descending to near the brook again. From here the trail gradually angles away from the brook. After 1.4 miles, you can take the small loop trail to views of Pitcher Falls and Champney Falls. The loop reenters the main path at 1.7 miles. Approaching the pass between the Three Sisters and Mount Chocorua the trail begins to switchback. The Champney Falls Cutoff branches to the left at the end of one switchback at 3.0 miles for a shortcut to Middle Sister. As the Champney Falls Trail levels off, the Middle Sister Trail branches to the left and heads for the Three Sisters. After a slight descent of 100 yards, the Champney Falls Trail ends at the Piper Trail at 3.2 miles. You can follow the Piper Trail to the right to ascend to Mount Chocorua in 0.6 miles. Note:Anyone climbing Mount Chocorua must do some rock scrambling at the top. This is a peak to avoid in bad weather.

Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing

Info:
State: New Hampshire
Location: White Mountains National Forest
Length: Round Trip: 3.1 miles
Trail type: Loop
Elevation Change: 900 feet
Best Season: May to October
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy

Description: The Boulder Loop Trail is an interpretive trail with numbered signs along the path. Brochures may be obtained from the Saco Ranger District office in Conway or at the trailhead. The Boulder Loop Trail is located off the Kancamagus Highway near the Covered Bridge Campground. The 3 mile long trail passes through broad-leafed and evergreen forests to reach its highest point at the Ledges, 1,000 ft. above the Passaconaway Valley. The trail has 18 marked stops, in part, highlighting the effects and results of glaciers. Follow the yellow blazes marking this trail.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: New Hampshire
Location: White Mountains National Forest
Length: One-Way: 1.2 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 3270 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4470 feet
Elevation Change: 1200 feet
Best Season: May to October
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Moderate

Description: The North Carter Trail runs from the midpoint of the Imp Trail to the Carter-Moriah Trail and is frequently used to access South and Middle Carter Mountains. The trail has moderate grades but is heavily eroded, with some sections a couple feet below original ground level. From the Imp Trail, the North Carter Trail starts uphill at a moderate grade. This trail is heavily eroded and there are many rocks and roots in the footway. At 1.2 miles, the trail ends at the Carter-Moriah Trail. Head to the left to reach North Carter or turn right for Middle and South Carter.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: New Hampshire
Location: White Mountains National Forest
Length: One-Way: 3.5 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 934 feet
Maximum Elevation: 3127 feet
Elevation Change: 2200 feet
Best Season: May to October
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Heavy
Parking: White Mountains National Forest Fee Site.

Description: The Stony Brook Trail leads from New Hampshire Route 16 near Gorham to the Carter-Moriah Trail between Mount Moriah and North Carter. It is mostly easy walking and probably the most popular day hike of Mount Moriah, although there is significant elevation gain due to the low starting elevation. Most of the trail is enjoy with a gradual ascent until it approaches the terminus. From the parking lot, the Stony Brook Trail immediately crosses a bridge over Stony Brook and continues up the far side, crossing another stream over a small gorge. The trail follows an old woods road then suddenly turns right and crosses Stony Brook again, this time without a bridge. The trail climbs to reach another woods road at 0.8 miles and turns left. The trail continues up this road which becomes steeper and fainter. At 2.3 miles, there is another brook crossing and the trail ascends to the col between Mount Moriah and North Carter at 3.5 miles, where it ends at the Carter-Moriah Trail. The junction with the Moriah Brook Trail is just to the left. The summit of Mount Moriah is 1.5 miles to the left on the Carter-Moriah Trail.

Activities: Hiking

Info:
State: New Hampshire
Location: White Mountains National Forest
Length: One-Way: 3.7 miles
Trail type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2500 feet
Maximum Elevation: 5300 feet
Elevation Change: 2800 feet
Best Season: May to October
Difficulty: Difficult
Usage: Heavy
Parking: White Mountains National Forest Fee Site.

Description: The Jewell Trail heads away from the Base Station Road to the Gulfside Trail on the side of Mount Clay. This is part of the most level route to the top of Mount Washington. The trail is frequently used as a loop with the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail and can also be used for a combined ascent of Mounts Washington and Jefferson. There is a long distance above treeline subject to adverse weather and the upper part of the trail is quite rocky. The present trailhead is at a forest parking area because summer parking at the Cog Railway base station is restricted to patrons and visitors only. If you decide to hike up and take the train down (or vice versa), the old trail from the Cog Railway lot still connects to the present trail. The Jewell Trail leaves the north side of the Base Road the road from the parking area and descends slightly to cross the Ammonoosuc River before a gentle ascent of the ridge beyond. After 0.3 miles, the Boundary Line Trail branches left while the Jewell Trail turns right and climbs up along the ridge. At 1.0 miles, the new trail enters the original route of the trail. From here, the old trail can be followed right 0.4 miles back to the Base Station. The trail soon descends to the left to cross Clay Brook. After crossing Clay Brook, the Jewell Trail climbs steeply up the ridge, then levels off somewhat and crosses to the far side. The trail begins to get very rocky as the trees get smaller. At 3.0 miles the trail breaks out above treeline and begins switchbacking to end at the Gulfside Trail/Appalachian Trail at 3.7 miles. Turn right for Mount Washington, which is 1.3 miles away and 1000 feet up via the Gulfside Trail and Trinity Heights Connector or turn left for Mount Jefferson, which is 1.8 miles away descending 400 feet and then climbing 800 feet via the Gulfside Trail and Mount Jefferson Loop.