Things to Do in White Mountain National Forest

White Mountain National Forest offers a wide range of activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The forest features over 1,200 miles of trails across its 750,000 acres.

White Mountain National Forest is a popular destination on komoot, with over 55,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 768 available routes have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 stars.

Popular hiking trails include the Mount Washington Summit loop, the Welch Mountain – Dickey Mountain loop, and the Falling Waters Trail. The forest offers 525 hiking routes on komoot. For more options, see the Hiking in White Mountain National Forest guide.

Yes, the forest features several waterfall hikes. The Falling Waters Trail is known for its waterfalls, including Stairs Falls, Swiftwater Falls, and Cloudland Falls. Komoot offers a dedicated guide for Waterfall hikes in White Mountain National Forest.

White Mountain National Forest provides numerous easy hiking trails. These paths are suitable for less strenuous walks and offer scenic views without significant elevation gain. A guide for Easy hikes in White Mountain National Forest is available on komoot.

The region is known for challenging road cycling. Notable routes include the Pinkham Notch and Evan's Notch loop, a 72.2-mile (116.2 km) path, and the 35.5-mile (57.1 km) Stark Road loop. The Kancamagus Highway is also a scenic route for cyclists. Find more in the Road Cycling Routes in White Mountain National Forest guide.

Yes, touring cyclists can explore diverse routes across the forest's varied terrain. The Albany Covered Bridge loop offers a combination of historic landmarks and scenic forest views over 36.1 miles (58.1 km). The Northern White Mountains Loop is a 61-mile (98.2 km) route connecting rail trails and forest roads. More routes are in the Cycling in White Mountain National Forest guide.

White Mountain National Forest encompasses most of New Hampshire's major peaks over 4,000 feet (1,219 m). Mount Washington is the highest in the Northeastern USA at 6,288 feet (1,917 m). The Presidential Range includes Mounts Madison, Adams, Jefferson, and Clay.

Yes, the extensive network of hiking trails, especially less strenuous and well-maintained paths, provides opportunities for trail running and jogging. Komoot offers a guide specifically for Running Trails in White Mountain National Forest.

The official website for the White Mountain National Forest is part of the U.S. Forest Service site. It can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain.

The Forest Supervisor's Office can be reached at +16035366100. Various ranger district offices also have direct lines, such as the Androscoggin Ranger District at +16034662713.

Yes, White Mountain National Forest offers routes for both mountain biking and gravel biking. Komoot provides guides for MTB Trails in White Mountain National Forest and Gravel biking in White Mountain National Forest.

The forest is characterized by majestic alpine peaks, expansive hardwood forests, and clear river valleys. It features six congressionally designated wilderness areas, over 4,750 miles (7,644 km) of streams, and 67 lakes. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway is also a world-renowned feature.