Carroll County, New Hampshire
766 hiking & walking trails · 20parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 36 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County is home to 766 mapped hiking trails and 20 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 36 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Carroll County
Up to 220 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Carroll County
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12 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Carroll County
Sample Trails in Carroll County
Curated Guides for Carroll County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Yes — we have 766 mapped hiking and walking trails in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Mine Spur Path near Glen is rated hard — the toughest classification among Carroll County, New Hampshire's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Carroll County, New Hampshire for families?
1785 Trail near Kearsarge is one of the best family picks in Carroll County, New Hampshire — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Each of the 766 trails in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Carroll County, New Hampshire has 20 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Yes — 1 of Carroll County, New Hampshire's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is RUSSELL-COLBATH BARN with 1 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Carroll County, New Hampshire?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Hampshire for more options beyond Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Hiking guides for New Hampshire
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Carroll County.
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.