There are many hiking trails throughout the Lakes Region. Trails both large and small are available for seasoned and beginning hikers. The following are the more well-known and accessible trails. Please be sure to dress properly, bring provisions and do not leave litter on the trails of parking areas.

Before You Begin
Trails listed here are well-marked. They are maintained by the U.S. Forest Service, New Hampshire Division of Parks, the Appalachian Mountain Club and private hiking clubs.

For those nervous about the animal life they may encounter, rest assured that these trails are uninhabited by dangerous animals, such as bears and wildcats. On the very unlikely chance that you might encounter an animal, you’ll see that they are afraid of humans and will run faster from you than you can from them. There are no poisonous snakes on these hiking trails.

Dress properly for you hike. Cotton shirts, walking pants or shorts, and hiking shoes with appropriate socks are recommended. You can bring extra equipment in a waterproof knapsack: extra shirt or sweater, nylon parka, warm pants, matches and fire starter, compass, map and/or Guidebook, pocketknife with can opener and screwdriver, canteen of water and spare food for two meals.

** After each hike description - click the printer icon to print out the hike your interested in.