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Hiking in Lakes Region: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 17 hiking trails in Lakes Region by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Lakes Region

Our favourites in Lakes Region

Three ways to get out there.

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Hiking trails in Lakes Region

17 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Squam Lake

  • 2 hr 30 min walk
  • 8.0 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

WOW Trail

Laconia

  • 30 min walk
  • 1.6 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

The dog rules are not yet confirmed on our trail pages for this region.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 17 trails in Lakes Region; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Lakes Region?

We list 17: 9 easy, 5 moderate, 1 hard and 2 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Lakes Region?

Among the 9 easy trails, start with Wentworth State Park (1.6 km, 30 min), WOW Trail (1.6 km, 30 min) and Goat Pasture Hill (2.4 km, 1 hr). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

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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