Official Selection
Updated January 2026
Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in in White Mountains
Our selection of the most beautiful trails in the region. Ranking based on 172+ hiker reviews.
10 selected trails
1.4 to 1600 km
172+ reviews
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1
Advanced
Garfield Ridge Campsite and Shelter, Appalachian Trail
5.0
(7 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
16.1 km
Total distance
457 m
Elevation gain
2
2
Intermediate
Crawford
5.0
(6 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8 km
Total distance
622 m
Elevation gain
3
3
Beginner
Swift River
4.9
(27 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
7 KM
Total distance
300 m
Elevation gain
4
4
Beginner
Sabbaday Falls
4.9
(18 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1.4 km
Total distance
21 m
Elevation gain
5
5
Advanced
Mt Jefferson
4.9
(15 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
9.7 km
Total distance
1067 m
Elevation gain
6
6
Intermediate
Presidential Range Rail Trail
4.9
(15 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
8.5 km
Total distance
305 m
Elevation gain
7
7
Intermediate
Welch-Dickey Trailhead
4.9
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
7.2 km
Total distance
554 m
Elevation gain
8
8
White Mountain National Forest
4.9
(11 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
1600 km
Total distance
1916 m
Elevation gain
9
9
Advanced
Mt Bond
4.9
(8 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
19.3 km
Total distance
1067 m
Elevation gain
10
10
Advanced
Mount Washington
4.8
(54 Reviews)
Average hiker rating
14.5 km
Total distance
1281 m
Elevation gain
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