Grafton County, New Hampshire
1,480 hiking & walking trails · 23parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 46 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County is home to 1,480 mapped hiking trails and 23 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 46 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Grafton County
Up to 223 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Grafton County
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22 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Grafton County
Sample Trails in Grafton County
Curated Guides for Grafton County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Yes — we have 1,480 mapped hiking and walking trails in Grafton 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Black Pond Bushwhack near Lincoln is rated hard — the toughest classification among Grafton County, New Hampshire's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Grafton County, New Hampshire for families?
15GHR access over bridge near Etna is one of the best family picks in Grafton 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Each of the 1,480 trails in Grafton 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 Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Grafton County, New Hampshire has 23 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (1 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Yes — 2 of Grafton County, New Hampshire's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is WATERVILLE CAMPGROUND with 29 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Grafton County, New Hampshire?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across New Hampshire for more options beyond Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Hiking guides for New Hampshire
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Grafton 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.