White Mountain National Forest Guide

White Mountain


The White Mountain National Forest (better known as "the Whites") in northern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine is one of America's most popular public lands, registering more visitors annually than Yellowstone and Yosemite combined. It is not unusual for organized hiking groups of 20 or more—a big backcountry faux pas—to descend on the trail in peak season. As such, you should make every effort to avoid visiting on weekends in summer, both for the sake of the forest, which is easily damaged by overuse, and for your own sanity. Read More »

White Mountain National Forest Highlights

  • New Hampshire's best hiking experience is traversing the Presidential Range, staying in the European-style Appalachian Mountain Club huts, and climbing as many as eight 4,000-footers.
  • Reaching nearly 5,000 feet, Mount Moosilauke is the first mountain above treeline northbounders will reach on the Appalachian Trail.
  • Tuckerman’s Ravine is the classic ice-climbing location at fearsome Mount Washington, and it possesses multiple routes of all levels.
  • Both road- and mountain bikers will find extensive opportunities in the forest. Just remember that the Appalachian Trail and the six wilderness areas are off-limits.

By Travel Expert: Karen Berger


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