Hiking Trails & Parks in New Hampshire
11,320 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 93 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across New Hampshire. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 11,320 mapped hiking trails and 93 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 26 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 26 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in New Hampshire
A spatially-sampled view of 144 trail and park locations across New Hampshire’s counties.
New Hampshire Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 26 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in New Hampshire
Parks & Campgrounds in New Hampshire
Longest Trails in New Hampshire
Curated Guides for New Hampshire
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in New Hampshire?
Yes — we have 11,320 mapped hiking and walking trails in New Hampshire, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in New Hampshire?
Class III Rapids Portage near Saint Johnsbury Center is rated expert — the toughest classification among New Hampshire's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in New Hampshire for families?
NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow) near Warwick is one of the best family picks in New Hampshire — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for New Hampshire?
Each of the 11,320 trails in New Hampshire has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has 93 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (14 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in New Hampshire?
Yes — 6 of New Hampshire's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SUGARLOAF 1 CAMPGROUND with 29 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for New Hampshire
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 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.
Photo: David MarcuNew 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.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in New Hampshire
Ten gentle, well-marked New Hampshire trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in New Hampshire
New Hampshire's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe 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.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest 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.