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Hiking in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 19 hiking trails in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

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Hiking trails in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee

19 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Welton Falls

Alexandria

  • 1 hr walk
  • 1.6 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Boston Lot

West Lebanon

  • 1 hr walk
  • 2.4 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Lane Trail

  • 1 hr 25 min walk
  • 6.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Mt Moosilauke

Benton

  • 5 hr 30 min walk
  • 11.3 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 4 of our 19 trails, to be confirmed for 15 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 19 trails in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee?

We list 19: 7 easy, 6 moderate, 3 hard and 3 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee?

Among the 7 easy trails, start with Profile Falls (0.8 km, 30 min), Welton Falls (1.6 km, 1 hr) and Boston Lot (2.4 km, 1 hr). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee?

Dogs are allowed on 4 of our 19 trails, including Cardigan Mountain State Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Moose Mountain, New Hampshire and Tuckerman Ravine. For 15 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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