The views at the top of this short walk are amazing. It's a relaxing walk from the trailhead and…read moreonly .8 miles round trip. Great photo opportunities and it's a good place to walk your dog. There is small chestnut tree restoration farm along the way as well as a stone wall that lines the trail. Well worth a visit to see the beautiful vista at the end of this short and easy trail.

The Kearsarge/Lake Sunapee area is post-card beautiful, and residents and visitors enjoy the active…read morelifestyle and the plethora of things to do. One of the many four-season things available is hiking. And a gem in the hiking category is the Davis Hill and Clark Lookout Trail. The first thing is that almost anyone can negotiate the trail. It is only 0.7 miles long out and back in its totality. But still, visitors should plan an hour. That's because the Clark Lookout Trail provides a spectacular, I mean, write home to mom kind of beautiful, view of Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee. A camera or a good quality smartphone is a must, as the views here are amazing. The Clark Lookout property cuts through a neighborhood of million-dollar homes and was made available to the residents through the generosity of Sydney L. Crook and Mary D. Haddad, who donated land and funding to the town of New London for conservation and recreation use. The trail is managed by the New London Conservation Commission. Much of the land and its conservation easements are held by the area's prime land conservation organization, the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust. For a family traveling on the Interstate that wishes to have a nice break, this spot is optimum. It is also a must for anyone visiting for the first time, as you will fall in love with the area on the spot. The trail is also amazingly dog friendly (on a leash) and poopy bag dispensers are available indifferent places. The Clark Lookout Trail starts on Rt 103-A, across from the Park and Ride lot near Exit 12 on Rte. 89. From that point, the trail climbs only 100 feet. From the Conservation Commission's description, "heading up the trail, the first point of interest is the trail kiosk, which has information about the history of the trail and includes a bulletin board where notices and information are posted. Near it is the libary box, where hikkers can borrow or lend books when they visit. Turn left at the kiosk to continue up the trail. Further on is the four corner road intersection (turn right) which is the last turn before proceeding to the lookout summit". Once on top, a majestic view of Lake Sunapee, Lake Sunapee and the surrounding area greets the visitor. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Clark Lookout is one of these places where you can see the beauty of nature and feel optimistic again.

This is easily my favorite hike on the east coast. I am certainly biased though - I attended…read moreColby-Sawyer College which is about 15 minutes away from the trail head. Each fall semester we would have a random holiday coined "Mountain Day" where at 10:00 AM the entire school climbs and enjoys the barbecue area at the trail head. I have nothing but fond summer, fall, and microspike infused winter hiking memories here. If you have the means to summit Mt.Kearsarge for the sunset or sunrise, do yourself a favor and get up there. It is simply breathtaking. Without having to travel the additional 2 hours to the White Mountains.. it can't be beat. Note: There are various trails up Kearsarge ranging in difficulty. The one on the Warner side allows you to drive a lot of the way up. On the opposite side of the mountain there is a trail about 1-1.1 miles long (more difficult and steep) and one that is about 1.5 miles long (more gradual and forgiving)

Winslow State Park is one of the trail heads to Mt. Kearsarge. I took the Winslow Trail to the…read moresummit. It is a short 1.1 mi hike, it starts off very rootsy so watch your step so you wouldn't trip on the way up. Then it gets pretty steep near the middle of the hike and rocky. The day that I went was very sunny and dry, so if it was rainy I would think it would be very slippery from the rocks. Once at the top, the view is simply amazing. It is a 360 degree view of rolling hills covered in trees. When I went the leaves just started to change colors so there were speckles of orange and reds in a sea of rolling green tree tops. An added bonus on my hike was that I was able to enter the fire watch tower since that day was classified as a "level 3" fire hazard for the area (whatever that means...) The tower sits another 50 feet above the tippity top and offered shelter from the wind. I definitely recommend this hike since it is relatively short and offers an amazing view!

We love this small, scenic campground! Very quiet beautiful water. Great trails for hiking. Will be…read moreback this year.

It is a good place for relaxed camping plus kayaking or canoeing. We stayed for a night right by…read morethe lake and kayaked 1-2 hours on Sat and Sun. Was hoping to see moose but didn't see. According to outdoor book there are moose here and sometime at lake. Campsites are clean and spacious and lakes are calm and good for kayaking, but 1-2 hours is enough to kayak all the lake. Good for relaxed weekend but not for intense outdoor activity.

Winter was very very very slippery. Hard to get down the hill and don't want to stay in the center…read moreof the path. The view was gorgeous and there is a Christmas tree with guest book and it's all decorated was cute! Sadly two of the houses along the trail had dogs that scream barked with no care from the owners, one was i assume in an electric fence as it looked off lead and threatening and scared my dog to pieces.. probably won't be back for this reason. Sadly, because it's very pretty an easy walk!

1.5 mile oneway trail - mostly flat - non concrete. Great views of Lankin Pond and Head Pond…read more Peaceful. Great place for a jog or just to walk with friends! If I lived here, I would be on this trail everyday!

Sheiling Forest is one of those places that reminds you why living in New Hampshire is so great…read more Beautiful, peaceful trails, plenty to explore, and quiet enough to actually unplug for a while. It's not trying to be some huge attraction--it's simply a really nice piece of forest to wander around and enjoy. Well maintained, relaxing, and absolutely worth a visit. Easy five stars.

Great location for hiking and a great asset to the community. There is parking for probably 12+…read morecars and the non profit organizations use their facilities for meetings. Hike is pretty mild with some crossing and mostly shaded area beautiful scene for both the summer and winter.

The Sunset Hill Trail in Newbury NH is aptly named after this wonderful trail that has an almost…read moreunobstructed view of the West, Lake Sunapee and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Sunset here is a moment of glory. The trail is an easy to moderate 2.4-mile out and back with only a 500-foot ascent. The trail has a steady climb so once you start past the gate, it continues almost at the same grade - considering this used to be a stage coach route to an 1800s farm. Once on top, there are magnificent views. On a dry day in the beginning of September, we didn't see a bug nor a mosquito.... The trail is part of the John Hay Estate, the property of one of America's most consequential Secretaries of State. Hay was the director of our foreign policy in the Spanish American War under President McKinley, the manager of President Teddy Roosevelt's Open Door Policy with China, and led the diplomatic efforts to building the Panama. Canal. The Hay Estate has many acres and besides the trail, visitors can see The Fells, the home of the late State Secretary. A piece of history, a wonderful hike and a great visit.

The center has several interesting and informative things to do. The main building has some…read moreexhibits, a classroom and a nice gift shop with a llot of nice things tied to nature including books, t-shirts, cards, souvenirs, etc. The website has a calendar of events that you can explore. In another building, you can see birds of prey including an eagle, owl, hawk and more. There are picnic areas and hiking trails-nice for a sunny day when the ground isn't soaked and there is a trail guide on their website. They also have directions on how to get there on their website which is helpful. Staff are informative and it is a nice peaceful place to be.

Awesome trail system! If you're visiting Keene start out at railroad square and head either east or…read morewest of Main Street ... To give you a simplified version: East will lead you down the old industrial trail, really attractive and tree-lined ... About 2 miles return trip, or west you will head to the old railway station (now stores) and from there you can keep going west which goes ALL the way to Walpole (stunning trail - bikeable but with just a couple of rocky spots you have to walk your bike) or south which goes past camps and all the way to Swanzey (also stunning).