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Hiking the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire

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Trails: The New Hampshire section of the AT runs 117 miles across the center of the state. From Hanover in the Connecticut River Valley, the trail heads northeast across the White Mountains to Maine. Thru-hikers will be spoiled by the mountain huts in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains.
In New Hampshire the AT is maintained by two clubs: the Dartmouth Outing Club (from Kinsman Notch to Vermont) and the NH chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (between Grafton Notch and Kinsman Notch). Access fee: Parking fee is required at certain locations in the Whites
Nearest towns: Hanover, Etna, Quintown, Glencliff, Franconia Notch, Willey House (Crawford Notch), Pinkham Notch, Shelburne
Trail map: Available from the Appalachian Trail Conference
Web site: Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire | AMC NH | Dartmouth Outing Club
Points of interest: Presidential Range of the White Mountains including Mt Washington
Other activities:
Lodging: Available at several towns along the trail and in the huts of the Presidential Range
Camping:
Weather forecast: Lebanon | Mount Washington
Tourism info: White Mountains Tourism
Getting to the trail: The AT can be accessed at several points where roads cross its route. See Appalachian Trail Parking for a description of trailheads.
Map of local region: Hanover | Etna | Quintown | Glencliff | Franconia Notch | Willey House (Crawford Notch) | Pinkham Notch | Shelburne

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