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New Hampshire
4.2 mi
Distance
2,726 ft
Gain
2h 45m
Time
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What we do know
Inside White Mountain National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Caps Ridge
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Caps Ridge is a scenic out-and-back trail in New Hampshire's White Mountains that climbs steadily through mixed forest to reach alpine views and exposed ridge terrain. This route is known for its direct ascent and rewarding summit vistas, making it a popular choice for hikers seeking mountain views without excessive distance. The trail features classic New England forest hiking with increasing exposure as elevation gains.
Boundary Line
~2 min drive
Easy 1.80-mile out-and-back woodland walk in New Hampshire.
Jewell
~4 min drive
Moderate 6.69-mile out-and-back woodland hike in New Hampshire.
Ammonoosuc Ravine
~4 min drive
Scenic out-and-back ravine hike with stream crossings and mountain views.
Emerald Trail
~4 min drive
Quick point-to-point woodland walk in New Hampshire.
Perch Path
~5 min drive
Short point-to-point woodland walk in New Hampshire.
Mt Clay Loop
~3 min drive
Scenic 2-mile out-and-back ascent with alpine views in the White Mountains.
Castle Ravine Trail
~4 min drive
Short point-to-point ravine descent with rocky terrain and scenic water features.
Edmands Col
~4 min drive
Alpine connector crossing Edmands Col with mountain vistas.
Davis Path
~5 min drive
Challenging 13-mile point-to-point alpine traverse in the White Mountains.
Mt Jefferson Loop
~4 min drive
Accessible out-and-back hike to views of Mt Jefferson in the White Mountains.