New Hampshire Counties

26 counties with mapped trails or parks in New Hampshire. Pick one to see what’s there.

Belknap County
397 trails · 17 cities
Caledonia County
320 trails · 19 cities
Carroll County
775 trails · 20 parks · 36 cities
Cheshire County
408 trails · 5 parks · 27 cities
Coos County
1,176 trails · 24 parks · 22 cities
Cumberland County
71 trails · 8 cities
Essex County
730 trails · 28 cities
Franklin County
86 trails · 8 cities
Grafton County
1,480 trails · 23 parks · 46 cities
Hartford County
1 trails · 1 cities
Hillsborough County
1,246 trails · 3 parks · 38 cities
Lamoille County
8 trails · 4 cities
Merrimack County
1,016 trails · 6 parks · 39 cities
Middlesex County
17 trails · 7 cities
Orange County
100 trails · 1 parks · 14 cities
Orleans County
754 trails · 18 cities
Oxford County
322 trails · 27 cities
Rockingham County
1,046 trails · 43 cities
Somerset County
1 trails · 1 cities
Strafford County
308 trails · 18 cities
Sullivan County
207 trails · 2 parks · 19 cities
Washington County
107 trails · 12 cities
Windham County
21 trails · 5 cities
Windsor County
360 trails · 9 parks · 25 cities
Worcester County
24 trails · 5 cities
York County
358 trails · 31 cities
Guides & rankings

Hiking guides for New Hampshire

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Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in New Hampshire, Ranked

New Hampshire's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Mountain peaks silhouetted against an orange sunsetPhoto: David Marcu
State Rankings

New Hampshire's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain

Steep is hard. These are the ten New Hampshire trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Cascading waterfall through a green moss-covered ravinePhoto: Maddi Bazzocco
State Rankings

The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Hampshire

Ten gentle, well-marked New Hampshire trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.

By The OutsideAtlas Team8 min
Hiker on a high alpine ridge above a glacial valley at dawnPhoto: Tobias Mrzyk
State Rankings

The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Going down the Grand Canyon. Seeing our destination from afar. So worth! If you find this picture useful, consider donating! Venmo: @diegonachoPhoto: Diego Lozano
Parks & Travel

The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in New Hampshire

Federal parks and recreation areas in New Hampshire ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

Best Waterfall Hikes in New Hampshire: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

New Hampshire's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min