10 Biking Trails in New Hampshire That You Shouldn't Miss

December 7, 2021 Merry Kessler

If you are looking for diversity, you will certainly find it in New Hampshire. From lakes to beaches, waterfalls to woods and mountains to sea coast, the state has huge potential for outdoor vacations, including downhill or cross-country skiing in winter. With no less than seventy-five state parks that offer natural areas, hiking trails, beaches and historic sites, New Hampshire caters for a variety of tastes. Crawford Notch State Park in Harts Location has picturesque waterfalls, wonderful mountain views and opportunities for viewing wildlife. You can go hiking and fishing there as well as pay a visit to the historic Willey House. Monadnock State Park, unlike some other state parks, is open all year round for hiking. Want to go swimming? You will find five state park beaches along the coast of New Hampshire, such as Wallis Sands with its view of the rocky Isles of Shoals. On North Hampton State Beach and Jenness Beach you can have a picnic as well as a swim. When you've finally had your fill of fresh air, head for the Museum of New Hampshire History in Concord with exhibits focusing on heritage and traditions; children should enjoy them just as much as adults.
Restaurants in New Hampshire

1. White Mountains

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5.0 based on 94 reviews

White Mountains

Mountains of the Appalachian range in northern New Hampshire, where the highest point is Mount Washington at 6,288 feet.

2. White Mountain Trail

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White Mountain Trail

Designated as a National Scenic Byway, this exceptional scenic drive through New Hampshire's White Mountains offers the best of the region's scenic, historic, cultural and recreational heritage.

3. Ossipee Lake Trail

Ossipee, NH http://www.wwsonossipeelake.com/
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Ossipee Lake Trail

A fairly easy, 22-mile ride crossing several towns and a covered bridge.

4. Franconia Notch Recreation Path

US 3/Daniel Webster Hwy., Franconia, NH
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Franconia Notch Recreation Path

5. Common Pathway

Summer Street, Peterborough, NH
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Common Pathway

Reviewed By 603Meme - Peterborough, United States

A clean safe paved path to walk about a mile in Peterborough. Located on Summer Street off of Main Street. Has a parking lot. After parking enter pathway and can go south for a short distance on paved path then empties onto Summer Street short walk to town. If you walk north on paved path empties onto Summer Street for a short distance (.02 mi) then goes back onto paved pathway. Nice walk/run/bike (no motor vehicles) for about 3/4 mi. Path located between street and river. Then ends on Hunt Road. Cars can also park on Hunt Rd and walk south. If you actually park on Hunt Rd ( have to offset park) and walk straight in a northerly direction through Neighborhood there is another paved path (walk/run or bike only) that will lead to Rt. 202 north. Both paths are kept clear during winter months.

6. Phillips Exeter Trail

Exeter, NH http://town.exeter.nh.us/phillipsexetertrail.cfm
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Phillips Exeter Trail

A 30-mile loop beginning (and ending) at the posh prep school, Exeter, passing through several small towns along the way.

7. Conway Loop

Conway, NH
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

A 24-mile trail looping from New Hampshire up into Maine and then back again.

8. Stonewall Farm

242 Chesterfield Rd, Keene, NH 03431-2156 +1 603-357-7278 [email protected] http://www.stonewallfarm.org/
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Stonewall Farm

Stonewall Farm is a nonprofit working farm and educational center whose mission is to demonstrate regenerative farming while educating and engaging people to support food security, ecological resilience, healthy communities and planet. We welcome you to our property to explore our bike trails, take the family for a hike, learn about the natural diversity of New Hampshire, visit our organic dairy, and support local producers in our farm store. Set in a scenic valley, our farm consists of 120+ acres of pasture, crops/gardens, wetlands, woods and hiking trails. Our other farm activities include chickens, goats, rabbits, ducks, draft horses, organic crops, maple sugar operation, retail store, and an education and events center drawing over 20,000 people annually. We are a leader in regenerative agriculture and education for farmers and landowners throughout New England. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm soon!

Reviewed By TrainManDan10 - Keene, United States

My wife, Golden Retriever, and I entered the back fields and greenhouses on a beautiful late August afternoon. Several items caught our attention. First, they had several large piles where they were doing mulching. They were obviously using heavy equipment to move and turn the tall piles. Such piles can achieve much higher temperatures than a home mulch pile and allow the mulching of a much wider selection of organic matter. Secondly, in one of their greenhouses, they were growing cherry tomatoes on a single strong cord, up to an estimated 8 feet. A worker there told me that I could use the same technique for growing cucumbers. I would consider trying this space-saving method of growing cherry tomatoes and cucumbers next year. Thirdly, they had a lot of instructional material about growing cover crops (winter rye, clover), which I would like to do this fall.

9. Winant Park Hiking Trails

Fisk Road, Concord, NH http://www.concordnh.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/72
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Winant Park Hiking Trails

Reviewed By Newfoundmm - Concord, United States

Always a pleasure to enjoy being in the woods in the middle of town! You can see the state capital building on one side and ski mountains from the other!

10. Presidential Rail Trail

2 State Route 2, Gorham, NH 03581-3000 http://friendsofthepresidentialrailtrail.org/
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Presidential Rail Trail

Reviewed By Bden99 - Manchester, United States

The section that bans ATV’s runs from Whitefield to Gorham runs a total of 20.3 miles. We rode the trail in two sections out and back over the course of two days. The trail is probably best ridden on a mountain bike, though you would get by with a hybrid. There are a few short rough stretches but looks like maintenance has been done is some problem areas where beavers have been busy building dams. The scenery is outstanding throughout, with views of the presidential range, waterfalls, beaver ponds, and wildlife. I stopped to do some fishing along the way which was a bonus. If you plan a long trip take whatever you need because there are long stretches without crossing roads or seeing other people.

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