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.
Hiking Trail Information
- Lakes Region Conservation Trust site lists properties and includes a way to filter site by activity such as hiking trails, padding, cross-country skiing and more. You can also filter by location including Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Brookfield, Campton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Hebron, Hill, Holderness, Lake Winipesaukee, Meredith, Moultonborough, Sandwich, Tamworth, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro.
- The Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire works to protect the rivers, forests, coastal communities, and iconic nature throughout the Granite State. Includes details about NH nature preserves including information about trails including in the local towns of Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, North Conway, Ossipee, Madison, and Tamworth.
- New England Forestry Foundation Trail Maps (Includes trails in Alton, Center Harbor, Gilford, Ossipee, and others)
- New Hampshire State Parks & Trails
- The Newfound Lake Region Association site lists area hiking trails, public boat launches, and things to do at Grey Rocks Conseration Area in the Newfound Lake Watershed area.
- Squam Lakes Association (Includes West & East Rattlesnake Trails, among others)
- Squam Lakes Conservation Society
- NH Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas
Other Hiking Trails
- Bristol: The Slim Baker Area is a tract of conserved land on Little Roundtop Moutnain in Bristol, NH. Includes a Story Walk and self-guided nature trail.
- Freedom: Freedom Town Forest
- Gilford: Area Trail Maps
- Laconia: The WOW Trail (is a paved, 10 foot wide, multi-use rail trail enjoyed by bikers, walkers and runners).
- Madison: Conservation Commission Trails
- Meredith: Town Trails
- Moultonborough: Castle in the Clouds Hiking & Walking Trails, Castle in the Clouds Conservation Area, Loon Center/Markus Sanctuary Trails, Red Hill Trails, Kona Wildlife Area
- Ossipee: Area Hiking Trails
- Sandwich: Alice Bemis Thompson Wildlife Sanctuary, Bearcamp River Trail, Leonard Boyd Chapman Sanctuary and Visny Woods
- Tamworth: Chocorua Conservation Commission Trails
- Tuftonborough: Conservation Commission: Great Meadow South, Hackl Conservation Easement, Mount Shaw Trail, Wild Park/Chandler Pedestrian Trail
- Wolfeboro: Ellie’s Woodland Walk/Ryefield Marsh
Paddling Opportunities
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 Area
Other Landmarks and Trails Recreational Info.
- New England Mountain Bike Association
- New Hampshire Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries (Most are open to passive recreation only (hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, etc.)
- New Hampshire Snowmobile Association Trail Map
- New Hampshire State Parks & Trails
- Northern Rail Trail (Walking and Jogging, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Wheelchair Users, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Dog Sledding, Snowmobiles)
