Coos County, New Hampshire
1,176 hiking & walking trails · 24parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 22 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County is home to 1,176 mapped hiking trails and 24 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 22 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Coos County
Up to 224 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Coos County
Click any city to see trails and parks within it.
Sample Parks in Coos County
Sample Trails in Coos County
Curated Guides for Coos County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Coos County, New Hampshire?
Yes — we have 1,176 mapped hiking and walking trails in Coos 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
Tunnel near Bretton Woods is rated hard — the toughest classification among Coos County, New Hampshire's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Coos County, New Hampshire for families?
24-92-0 near Pittsburg is one of the best family picks in Coos 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
Each of the 1,176 trails in Coos 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
Coos County, New Hampshire has 24 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Coos County, New Hampshire?
Yes — 2 of Coos County, 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.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Coos County, New Hampshire?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Hampshire for more options beyond Coos County, New Hampshire.
Hiking guides for New Hampshire
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Coos 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.