Trails: While the New Hampshire section of the Whites has the largest mountains, they also draw the largest crowds. There are plenty of hiking opportunities on the Maine side, and fewer hikers. Access fee:Parking pass is required for certain areas Nearest town: Bethel, ME Trail map: A brief guide and a rough map is available at the Evans Notch Visitor Center and on the Forest Service website. Maps and guidebooks of the White Mountains are published by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Web site:White Mountains National Forest Related links: White Mountains Info Server (Dartmouth College) Maine Trail Conditions Points of interest: Other activities: Lodging: Bethel has a wide range of accommodation Camping: Several campgrounds are operated by the Forest Service Weather forecast:Bethel Tourism info:Bethel Chamber Getting to the trail: Many of the trails are located in Evans Notch Map of local region:Bethel
Area name: White Mountain National Forest Times that I hiked there: Several Date that I last hiked there: July, 2001 Trails that I hiked: Caribou, Baldface Circle, Meader, Bicknell Ridge, Blueberry Hill, The Royces, Wild River trail,Albany Brook Best time to go: First week and a half of October. Beautiful! Bug-free! Trail marking: Fair Trail maintenance: Fair Rating: 4 stars Favourite trails: Baldface Circle, Black Angel, from Evans Notch over to Carter Range in NH, & the Royces Comments: This area sports trails maintained fairly well by both the MATC and the CTA (Chatham Trails Association). Has forest service campsites, plus an AMC facility. Stunning in fall! Plentiful black bear signs; lots of berries in August. Abundant wildlife; far fewer crowds than the NH whites. Jewel in Maine's crown. Submitted by: hk from: Date submitted: July 4, 2001
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