Local Landmarks & Trails
Moultonborough and our surrounding towns contain a wealth of nature trails for the enjoyment of walkers, hikers, birders, and all who appreciate the beauty of our outdoor environment.
Wildlife Management Areas – NH Fish and Game
Lakes Region Conservation Trust
Squam Lakes Conservation Society
Castle in the Clouds Hiking & Walking Trails
NH State Parks
Friends of the Northern Rail Trail
Highland Mountain Bike Park
New England Mountain Bike Association
The Wow Trail
Bristol
Goose Pond Trails – views of Newfound Lake
Visit Inspiration Point (Little Round Top) on the Slim Baker Trails
Brookfield
Enjoy view of Lakes Winnipesaukee and Wentworth, Mount Major and the Ossipee and Sandwich ranges from the summit of Copple Crown. Copple Crown Mountain Trails
Center Harbor Hiking Trails
Center Harbor Woods
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest
Fogg Hill Conservation Area
Conway Hiking Trails
Excellent views of the Presidential Range can be enjoyed from the bald granite summit of Black Cap in the Green Hills Preserve
Freedom Hiking Trails
Excellent birdwatching as well as hiking can be enjoyed on the trails of the Freedom Town Forest, on Ossipee Lake Road in Freedom.
Gilford Hiking Trails
Locke’s Hill – One of the best views of Lake Winnipesaukee can be enjoyed from the easily reached summit on Rt. 11 in Gilford.
Ramblin’ Vewe Farm – A network of woodland trails.
Belknap Range Trails and Mt. Major Maps – Many miles of trails and the summits of the Belknap Range from Belknap and Gunstock all the way to Mount Major.
Weeks Woods – Near the Gilford town offices on Rt. 11, includes two pleasant woodland walks.
Avis P. Smart Woods Trail – a .6 mile loop trail of Watson Road in Gilford.
Holderness Hiking Trails
Rattlesnake Trail – One of the most popular trails in the Lakes Region, maintained by the Squam Lakes Association.
Lakes Region Water Trails and Lake Access
Looking for a spot to launch your canoe or kayak? Check out some of the cartop boat launch areas below.
Grafton – Grafton Pond
Meredith – Lake Wicwas
Moultonborough – Garland Pond
New Hampton – Lake Pemigewasset
Squam Lake
Lake Winnipesaukee
Tuftonboro – Copp’s Pond
Newfound Lake
Ragged Island Conservation AreaÂ
Madison Hiking Trails
Eight different trails, ranging from the Madison Boulder to the Ossipee Pine Barrens can all be accessed using the map of Madison Hiking Trails.
For greater detail, check the individual maps of the Madison Boulder, Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Ossipee Pine Barrens.
Meredith Hiking Trails
Meredith Conservation Commission Trails
Stonedam Island Conservation Area
Moultonborough Hiking Trails
Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area
Loon Center/Markus Sanctuary Trails
Red Hill Trails
Kona Wildlife Area
Sandwich Hiking Trails
Alice Bemis Thompson Wildlife Sanctuary
Bearcamp River Trail
Red Hill River Conservation Area
Leonard Boyd Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
Tamworth Hiking Trails
Big Pines Natural Area & Great Hill Fire Tower in Hemenway State Forest
Chocorua Conservation Lands
Tuftonboro Hiking Trails
Wild Park/Chandler Pedestrian Trail
Mount Shaw Trail
Great Meadow South
Hackl Conservation Easement
Wolfeboro Hiking Trails
Ellie’s Woodland Walk/Ryefield Marsh
Knight’s Pond Trail Map
Sewall Woods Trail Map