Essex County, New Hampshire
730 hiking & walking trails · 0parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 28 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Essex County, New Hampshire
Essex County is home to 730 mapped hiking trails and 0 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 28 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Essex County
Up to 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Essex County
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4 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in Essex County
Curated Guides for Essex County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Essex County, New Hampshire?
Yes — we have 730 mapped hiking and walking trails in Essex 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 Essex County, New Hampshire?
Old Wet Trail (Brown Island Road) near Georgetown is rated hard — the toughest classification among Essex County, New Hampshire's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Essex County, New Hampshire for families?
1 Bleue near Norton is one of the best family picks in Essex 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 Essex County, New Hampshire?
Each of the 730 trails in Essex 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 Essex County, New Hampshire?
We don't have parks or recreation areas mapped in Essex County, New Hampshire yet.
Can I go camping in Essex County, New Hampshire?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Essex County, New Hampshire right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Essex County, New Hampshire?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Hampshire for more options beyond Essex County, New Hampshire.
Hiking guides for New Hampshire
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Essex 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.