Hiking trails in The Lakes Region of NH
Popular Walking Trails
Waukewan Highlands, Meredith:
a multi-use managed forest offers 3 marked trails which lead to a 3-acre pond.
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest, Center Harbor:
Located just off Rt. 3 in Center Harbor, offering a short walk to "On Golden Pond".
Frederick & Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary:
200 acres on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with two miles of walking trails. Co-located with the Loon Center and open dawn to dusk daily. 183 Lee's Mills Rd., Moultonborough.
Hamlin Recreation & Conservation Area
Popular Hikes
West Rattlesnake Mountain, Holderness:
.9 miles to summit, spectacular view, ledges - use caution with kids. From Meredith take Rt. 3 North to Holderness. Turn right on Rt. 113 and go approx. 2 miles. Look for sign for Rockywold Deephaven Camps on right. parking is .5 past sign on left. Rattlesnake trail is on opposite side of road at base of knoll.
Red Hill, Center Harbor:
1.7 miles to the summit, which offers wonderful lake views of Squam and Winnipesaukee
Mount Major, Alton:
1.5 miles to the summit, offering a panoramic view of Lake Winnipesaukee
Mount Morgan, Sandwich:
1.5 miles to the summit, which connects to Mount Webster and Mount Percival
Gunstock Mountain, Gilford:
Overlook Trail is blazed in orange and utilizes some of the cross-country ski trails to start. Then the trail crosses the brook, climbs the mountain and comes out to a fantastic overlook. From the overlook the trail goes through a beautiful forest and then climbs up to intersect with the Saddle Trail. From this trail you can either go to the summits of Belknap and Gunstock, or come down the Brook Trail.
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