Cheshire County, New Hampshire
408 hiking trails · 5parks & campgrounds · 27 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County is home to 408 mapped hiking trails and 5 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 27 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Cheshire County
Up to 205 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Cheshire County
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3 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Cheshire County
Sample Trails in Cheshire County
Hiking guides for New Hampshire
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Cheshire 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.