The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail is just one of many hikes in the Granite State. In fact, 80 percent of the state is forested! That’s good news for those of us looking to enjoy some quality time outside. Whether you are bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, or horseback riding, New Hampshire offers you ample opportunities to explore the mountains and river valleys. The 83-mile Cross NH Adventure Trail, traversing the northern part of the state, lets you discover scenic byways as well as marvelous small towns. Pick your favorite section of the trail and head out!

The Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail begins in Woodsville near the Connecticut River, and ends across the state line in Bethel, Maine.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook Kick off your hike from Woodsville with a stop at Gather Together Cafe. The trail initially follows the Ammonoosuc River through Bath, Lisbon, and Littleton. Gather Together Cafe, 2 Pine St, Woodsville, NH 03785, USA

If you are trekking through Littleton, you might fancy a pit stop at the Schilling Beer Company.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook Check out this itinerary for a weekend in Littleton if you are ever along the New Hampshire Adventure Trail here and want to explore the area more. Littleton, NH 03561, USA

What a sight you will see on Lupine Valley Road in Jefferson, especially when the flowers are in bloom.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook On the 83-mile route, in addition to rail trails following old railroad lines, you will encounter a variety of paved roads, dirt or crushed gravel roads, and bike paths.

Marvel at the sight of Cherry Pond at Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook Your leashed dog is welcome to accompany you on the Cross NH Adventure Trail. Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, 289 Airport Rd, Whitefield, NH 03598, USA

You may want to pause a moment at Cherry Pond when you catch a glimpse of the Presidential Range in the distance, part of the White Mountains.

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The Cross NH Adventure Trail incorporates the 18-mile Presidential Rail Trail to carry you through the towns of Whitefield, Jefferson, Bowman, and Randolph.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook You can follow the Israel and Moose Rivers on the Presidential Rail Trail. Horses will really enjoy this trail, too. Presidential Range Rail Trail, Dolly Copp Rd, Randolph, NH 03593, USA

Next, you will find yourself admiring the Androscoggin River from Hogan Road in Gorham.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook The trail follows the Androscoggin River through the towns of Gorham and Shelburne.

Hogan Road continues as you enter the town of Shelburne. Wildlife that may share the trail includes moose, bears, and birds.

Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail/Facebook Any time of year is a good time to hike the New Hampshire Adventure Trail.

Get your hike on by traveling the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail and soak up some marvelous small-town magic. Visit the website for the Cross NH Adventure Trail for a trail map, a list of places to eat – and sleep – along the way, available shuttle service, information on road closures/alternate routes, and more. Check out the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail Facebook page to see more pictures and get ideas for your hike.

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Kick off your hike from Woodsville with a stop at Gather Together Cafe. The trail initially follows the Ammonoosuc River through Bath, Lisbon, and Littleton.

Gather Together Cafe, 2 Pine St, Woodsville, NH 03785, USA

Check out this itinerary for a weekend in Littleton if you are ever along the New Hampshire Adventure Trail here and want to explore the area more.

Littleton, NH 03561, USA

On the 83-mile route, in addition to rail trails following old railroad lines, you will encounter a variety of paved roads, dirt or crushed gravel roads, and bike paths.

Your leashed dog is welcome to accompany you on the Cross NH Adventure Trail.

Pondicherry Wildlife Refuge, 289 Airport Rd, Whitefield, NH 03598, USA

You can follow the Israel and Moose Rivers on the Presidential Rail Trail. Horses will really enjoy this trail, too.

Presidential Range Rail Trail, Dolly Copp Rd, Randolph, NH 03593, USA

The trail follows the Androscoggin River through the towns of Gorham and Shelburne.

Any time of year is a good time to hike the New Hampshire Adventure Trail.

Have you been on this New Hampshire Adventure Trail? What’s your favorite part? Tell us in the comments below!

Craving more hiking trails? Check out these scenic hikes in New Hampshire.

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Fall in New Hampshire September 23, 2022 Rachel Raimondi What are the best family-friendly hikes in New Hampshire? There are many hiking spots in New Hampshire to explore, many of them perfectly safe (and fun!) for the whole family. In Hart Location, there is Crawford Notch State Park and the Arethusa Falls Trail. This 2.8-mile roundtrip hike features a 140-foot waterfall located on Bemis Brook. Over in Peterborough, you can head to Miller State Park. Here, there are two hikes that are about three miles and will provide you with some stunning views of the 3,166-foot Mount Monadnock. And then, of course, there’s the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, which is a great choice for kids too! What are the best Halloween towns in New Hampshire? There are quite a few great Halloween towns in New Hampshire to take in when October rolls around. In Rockingham County, there’s Portsmouth. Here, you’ll find not only some of the best decorations in the Northeast, but also fundraising events and a magnificent community Halloween parade. Jackson is located in Carroll County, just outside of the 6,288-foot White Mountains. Among the awesome Halloween goings-on include Return of the Pumpkin People with dozens of pumpkin people scattered throughout the area, the All Things Pumpkin Festival, and much more fun for all. What are the scariest haunted attractions in New Hampshire? If you are looking for some frights, there are plenty of haunted houses in New Hampshire. Fright Kingdom is located in Nashua. It is the largest indoor haunted park in all of New England and features six attractions, including a farmhouse and a circus. If you are in or around Lee, check out Haunted Overload. This haunted attraction is located on DeMeritt Hill Farm and features an immersive haunted trail within the forest, complete with professional costumes, decorations, props, and actors. There are three types of shows available.

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Fall in New Hampshire

September 23, 2022

Rachel Raimondi

What are the best family-friendly hikes in New Hampshire? There are many hiking spots in New Hampshire to explore, many of them perfectly safe (and fun!) for the whole family. In Hart Location, there is Crawford Notch State Park and the Arethusa Falls Trail. This 2.8-mile roundtrip hike features a 140-foot waterfall located on Bemis Brook. Over in Peterborough, you can head to Miller State Park. Here, there are two hikes that are about three miles and will provide you with some stunning views of the 3,166-foot Mount Monadnock. And then, of course, there’s the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, which is a great choice for kids too! What are the best Halloween towns in New Hampshire? There are quite a few great Halloween towns in New Hampshire to take in when October rolls around. In Rockingham County, there’s Portsmouth. Here, you’ll find not only some of the best decorations in the Northeast, but also fundraising events and a magnificent community Halloween parade. Jackson is located in Carroll County, just outside of the 6,288-foot White Mountains. Among the awesome Halloween goings-on include Return of the Pumpkin People with dozens of pumpkin people scattered throughout the area, the All Things Pumpkin Festival, and much more fun for all. What are the scariest haunted attractions in New Hampshire? If you are looking for some frights, there are plenty of haunted houses in New Hampshire. Fright Kingdom is located in Nashua. It is the largest indoor haunted park in all of New England and features six attractions, including a farmhouse and a circus. If you are in or around Lee, check out Haunted Overload. This haunted attraction is located on DeMeritt Hill Farm and features an immersive haunted trail within the forest, complete with professional costumes, decorations, props, and actors. There are three types of shows available.

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

There are many hiking spots in New Hampshire to explore, many of them perfectly safe (and fun!) for the whole family. In Hart Location, there is Crawford Notch State Park and the Arethusa Falls Trail. This 2.8-mile roundtrip hike features a 140-foot waterfall located on Bemis Brook. Over in Peterborough, you can head to Miller State Park. Here, there are two hikes that are about three miles and will provide you with some stunning views of the 3,166-foot Mount Monadnock. And then, of course, there’s the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail, which is a great choice for kids too!

What are the best Halloween towns in New Hampshire?

There are quite a few great Halloween towns in New Hampshire to take in when October rolls around. In Rockingham County, there’s Portsmouth. Here, you’ll find not only some of the best decorations in the Northeast, but also fundraising events and a magnificent community Halloween parade. Jackson is located in Carroll County, just outside of the 6,288-foot White Mountains. Among the awesome Halloween goings-on include Return of the Pumpkin People with dozens of pumpkin people scattered throughout the area, the All Things Pumpkin Festival, and much more fun for all.

What are the scariest haunted attractions in New Hampshire?

If you are looking for some frights, there are plenty of haunted houses in New Hampshire. Fright Kingdom is located in Nashua. It is the largest indoor haunted park in all of New England and features six attractions, including a farmhouse and a circus. If you are in or around Lee, check out Haunted Overload. This haunted attraction is located on DeMeritt Hill Farm and features an immersive haunted trail within the forest, complete with professional costumes, decorations, props, and actors. There are three types of shows available.