Hiking in New Hampshire

New Hampshire is a state of inherent beauty, particularly during the fall when the leaves turn. getting out and hoofing around gives you an opportunity to experience the pure bliss.

Hiking To and Fro in New Hampshire

If you have never been to New Hampshire, you are really missing out on one of the great states. Forgetting the hikes, the state itself is a bit like being in Switzerland with its rolling hills, mountain ranges and just all around beauty. There is no big city atmosphere in New Hampshire, just miles and miles of serenity and some of Mother Nature’s best work.

Perhaps the most famous and important of the hiking areas is the section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through the state. As in many other states, the New Hampshire section runs through dramatic rugged mountain scenery of the White Mountains and attracts more hikers than any other area in the state. The Appalachian runs for 161 miles with elevation changes from 400 to 6,000 feet. It is well marked, so you can pick it up at various points and say you bagged at least part of the great Appalachian.

For those looking for something a bit different, the Presidential Range is a famous and often bagged hiking area. The route is long and you can pick it up in multiple points. It snakes through the Presidential Range and gives you the opportunity to summit a variety of peaks up to 4,000 feet. This is a popular spot for weekend hikes with many people tackling a summit a day. The main route runs between Madison Hut and Lakes of the Clouds Hut. 

New Hampshire is an amazing state. Break out the boots and explore all it has to offer whenever you get a chance.

Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of unique birthday gifts. Visit us to read more hiking articles.