![]() I have seen Franconia Ridge when it looks like a scene on Chilkoot Pass during the Klondike gold rush. From Memorial Day to Labor Day the parking lot is full, cars are lined up and down Route 11, and there were so many busses the state banned them from the parking lot. I drive by Mount Major every day going to work. Many of the hikes in this post are exceptionally crowded most of the year. However, as a resident of the Granite State I would like to encourage hikers, bloggers, writers and all those that enjoy and care about the outdoors to think differently about how we publicize our favorite hikes. These are indeed great hikes in beautiful places. Length: 1.2 miles round trip Difficulty: Easy Trailhead location: 2.3 miles west of downtown North Conway, on River Road. Listed from easiest to hardest (roughly). Some trailhead parking requires a day use fee, and hikers have the option of purchasing a White Mountain National Forest recreation pass. Use this article to get started, and then do yourself a favor and purchase a copy of the AMC White Mountain Guide for information on the hundreds of amazing hikes that this tiny New England state has to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The following list is a mere sampling of the outdoor adventure to be found in the Granite State. New Hampshire is home to the majestic White Mountains, as well as the Belknap and Monadnock ranges, where hikers can find stunning views, challenging climbs, and one of the oldest and most well-established trail systems in the country. ![]() Nor does it mean that climbing them won’t thoroughly kick your ass, as evidenced by these top day hikes in New Hampshire. But we on the East Coast of the United States know that just because the mountains here aren’t big, that doesn’t mean they aren’t beautiful. They think of the Alps or the Rockies Alaska or Nepal. When most people think of mountains, their minds often turn to images of jagged, bare, glaciated peaks soaring high in the sky. ![]()
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