Official Selection
Updated January 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in Lakes Region
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 141+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.6 to 16 km
141+ reviews
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1
Beginner
Midstate Trail Sutton
5.0
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Beginner
West Rattlesnake Mountain
4.9
(41 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
2.9 km
Total distance
141 M
Elevation gain
3
3
Beginner
Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club
4.9
(5 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
16 km
Total distance
10 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Intermediate
Ossipee Mountain
4.8
(20 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
6.4 km
Total distance
610 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Beginner
Squam Lake
4.8
(12 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Intermediate
Mount Major State Forest
4.8
(8 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
350 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Beginner
Wentworth State Park
4.7
(10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.6 km
Total distance
30 m
Elevation gain
8
8
Beginner
White Lake State Park
4.7
(10 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3 KM
Total distance
60 m
Elevation gain
9
9
Intermediate
Gunstock Mountain Resort
4.6
(12 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
427 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Intermediate
Neville Peak
4.5
(16 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
3.2 km
Total distance
396 m
Elevation gain
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