About Laughing Lion Trailhead
There is a small pull-off near the trailhead with room for one car. This trail is very steep, with loose gravel-like soil and accesses the Royce Trail.
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Laughing Lion Trailhead
Stoneham, Maine · Oxford County · Facility
There is a small pull-off near the trailhead with room for one car. This trail is very steep, with loose gravel-like soil and accesses the Royce Trail.
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Weather at Laughing Lion Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
72°/53°
💧 2%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:24 PM
Fri
Overcast
71°/55°
💧 7%🌬 16mph
↑ 6:43 AM ↓ 6:22 PM
Sat
Overcast
60°/43°
🌬 18mph
↑ 6:44 AM ↓ 6:20 PM
Sun
Overcast
55°/40°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:45 AM ↓ 6:19 PM
Mon
Light Drizzle
60°/37°
💧 12%🌬 16mph
↑ 6:46 AM ↓ 6:17 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
This trail begins on the west side of NH Rt. 113, 2.3 miles north of Cold River Campground.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Laughing Lion Trailhead
Heading to Laughing Lion Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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