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Hiking in Great North Woods: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 12 hiking trails in Great North Woods by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Great North Woods

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Hiking trails in Great North Woods

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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 12 trails, to be confirmed for 8 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 12 trails in Great North Woods; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Great North Woods?

We list 12: 2 easy, 2 moderate, 5 hard and 3 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Great North Woods?

Among the 2 easy trails, start with Umbagog Lake State Park (2.4 km, 45 min) and Milan Hill State Park (1.6 km, 45 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Great North Woods?

Dogs are allowed on 4 of our 12 trails, including Jericho Mountain State Park, Milan Hill State Park, Mt Cabot and Mount Moriah, New Hampshire. For 8 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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