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The Moat Mountain Mineral Site is located on the contact zone of two rock units: the Conway granite and Moat volcanics. The Moat volcanics are large deposits of volcanic debris that were ejected from the Earth by ancient volcanoes nearly 200 million years ago. Conway granite crystalized from a magma beneath the Earth’s surface after the eruptions that formed the Moat volcanics. As the magma…
Mountain Pond Shelter
The Mountain Pond shelter is a small shelter that sleeps 4-6 people. It can be reached by a one mile hike from the Slippery Brook Road with longer hiking potential along the Mountain Pond Loop which circumnavigates the entire Mountain Pond. Loons can often be seen on the pond during the summer.
Mountain Pond Trailhead
In winter this road is only plowed to 3.5 miles; beyond this point it is used as a snowmobile trail. This loop is 2.7 miles in total. There is a shelter with an outhouse on this trail, reached at 1 mile in a clockwise approach.
Mt Carrigan Observation Site
Mt. Carrigain Fire Tower, located on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, is a large open platform with railing with some of the best views on the Forest. It is a 5 mile hike up the Signal Ridge Trail to the tower, slightly longer if you approach through the Wilderness Area and up Desolation trail. There is a small dispersed camping area just below the fire tower, requiring leave no trace camping skills.
Mt Meader Trailhead
There is limited roadside parking for this trail. This trail accesses West Royce and Rim Junction.
Mt. Langdon Trailhead
This trail has a short spur that veers left to Cave Mountain, and continues to the summit of Mount Parker (1,894 ft.), ending at the Mount Langdon Shelter in 2.9 miles. Please note that this trail goes in and out of the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness and all backcountry rules and regulations apply.
Mt. Stanton Trailhead
This trail accesses Mt. Stanton (1,710 ft.), Mt. Langdon (2,380 ft.), several other small summits, and the Mt. Langdon Shelter at 5.4 miles. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.
Mt. Tremont Trailhead
The summit of Mt. Tremont (3,371 ft.) is reached in 2.8 miles, gaining 2,551 feet of elevation.
Nancy Pond Trailhead
Nancy Cascade can be reached via Nancy Pond Trail at 2.4 miles. Nancy Pond itself is reached in 3.5 miles. Norcross Pond outlet which affords spectacular views of Mt. Bond, the Twin Range and the Franconias is reached at 4.3 miles and the trail ends at the Carrigan Notch Trail at 7.1 miles. Between Nancy and Norcross Ponds is the Pemigewasset Wilderness boundary; all backcountry rules and regulations apply.
Passaconaway Campground
This heavily wooded campground has 33 sites with the Swift River a short distance away. Across the highway from the campground is the trailhead for the UNH Trail to Mt. Hedghog, the Downes Brook Trail, and the Mt. Potash Trail.
Pine Bend Brook Trailhead
This trail accesses North Tripyramid and the Sandwich Range Wilderness.
Piper Trailhead
The Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. Camp Penacook Shelter can be reached by following the Piper Trail for 2.8 miles to a marked spur trail leading to the 3-sided lean-to and outhouse.
Province Brook Trailhead
This trail accesses Province Pond where there is a shelter and outhouse. In winter this trail serves as a snowmobile trail.
Province Pond Shelter
Just a 1.6 mile hike in from the parking area, Province Pond Shelter is located on the edge of Province Pond. The shelter sleeps 6-8, and has an open aired toilet with privacy screen.
Radeke Cabin
Radeke Cabin provides an alternative to a campground for you and your friends located on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway just 14 miles from Conway, NH. The cabin was purchased by the Forest Service from the University of New Hampshire in 1969 and is ideally located proximity to dozens of hiking trails, miles of ski trails, the Swift River, and beautiful mountain scenery and wildlife habitat.
Cabin…
Rob Brook - Nana XC-Ski Trailhead
Rob Brook - Nana XC-Ski Trailhead
Rocky Branch Shelter #1
Rocky Branch Shelter sleeps 6-8, with a fire ring, toilet, and 3 tent platforms for tenting. The shelter sits along the Rocky Branch River just outside of the Presidential-Dry River Wilderness. The Rocky Branch Trail is now open all the way through. It re-opened in September 2015, 4 years after closure due to damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene.
Royce Mtn Trailhead
The Royce Trail can access both East and West Royce summits using the Royce Connector and East Royce Trails.
Russell-Colbath Historic Site
The Historic Site includes the Russell-Colbath House, a timber frame barn, the Town of Albany Cemetery, and the one-half mile Rail N' River Trail. Additional amenities include parking, toilet facilities, picnic tables, interpretive signs.
The Russell-Colbath House was built in 1832 and is the only original structure left from the town of Passaconaway.
The timber frame barn was constructed in 2003 and…
Sabbaday Falls Observation Site
Sabbaday Falls is one of the most popular locations on the Kancamagus Senic Byway and is accesed via an easy 15 minute walk on an evenly graded and gravel surfaced trail from a paved parking lot, with a stone staircase and gravel walkway directly adjacent to the falls. The falls are a picturesque series of cascades in a narrow flume. Interpretive panels explain the geology of the falls. Swimming is not allowed.…
Sawyer Pond Shelter & Tentsite
With one shelter (sleeps 6) and 6 tent platforms (max 8 people per site) located at the edge of Big Sawyer Pond, this campsite is perfect for the beginner backpacker, or camper who can only hike in a short distance. Only 1.5 miles from the end of Sawyer River Road, and 4.5 miles from the Kancamagus Hwy (Rt 112). Sawyer Pond Campsite has 2 toilets.
Sawyer Pond Trailhead (Kancamagus Hwy)
This developed trailhead accesses the less travelled side of Sawyer Pond Trail after fording the Swift River. The trail also accesses the Brunel Trail and ends at Sawyer River Road at 6.0 miles. Sawyer Pond is reached at 4.5 miles where there is a shelter, tent platforms and an outhouse.
Sawyer River Road Snowmobile Trailhead
This trailhead accesses Sawyer River Road which serves as a snowmobile trail in winter (shown as Sawyer River Trail on snowmobile maps). It also connects to the Meadowbrook Trail and Bear Notch Road to make a large 25 - 30 mile loop. Multiple hiking trails such as Signal Ridge and Sawyer Pond Trails can also be accessed from this trailhead in winter.
Sawyer Rock Picnic Site
A small picnic area that has picnic tables and a vault toilet available.
Shell Pond Trailhead
This trail is 1.8 miles between the Stone House Rd. and the Deer Hill Road.