How many hiking trails are listed in New Hampshire?

The directory currently includes 390 quality-checked routes in New Hampshire, covering 2.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in New Hampshire?

Appalachian Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Cross Rivendell Trail and Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail before choosing.

When should you hike in New Hampshire?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in New Hampshire?

125 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in New Hampshire

390 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in New Hampshire, United States. Together their route lines cover 2.1k km. The average route is 5.3 km with 260 m (853 ft) of recorded ascent.

390
Trails: 2.1k
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.9k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 125 easy (32%), 237 moderate (61%) and 28 hard or expert (7%). 32 routes (8%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (99), river (29), lake (27), forest (9). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,912 m (6,273 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Appalachian Trail, Cross Rivendell Trail, Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

3.1 km

Hungtington Ravine Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

859 m

Hungtington Ravine Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Appalachian Trail	234 km	8,313 m	67 hr	Point to point
Cross Rivendell Trail	36.2 km	2,125 m	11 hr	Point to point
Wantastiquet-Monadnock Trail	72.0 km	2,068 m	19 hr	Point to point
Webster Cliff Trail	10.1 km	1,131 m	3 hr 48 min	Point to point
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway	75.8 km	1,688 m	20 hr	Point to point
Hungtington Ravine Trail	3.1 km	859 m	1 hr 56 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.