North and/or Middle Sugarloaf near Twin Mountain - Medium Section "Views"

North and/or Middle Sugarloaf near Twin Mountain
Sugarloaf Trail

3.4 miles round-trip for both peaks

Around 1,100 feet of elevation gain

You will follow a snowmobile trail and a logging road until the hike steepens, going up gradually. You will pass some large boulders on your way. Later, the trail branches off to the left and right. If you go to the left, you will walk along the ridge and then go along a route to Middle Sugarloaf. In the last ledgy section of the hike up to Middle Sugarloaf, it is very steep and there is a ladder to climb. Going to the right, on the other hand, leads you to North Sugarloaf.

The following pictures were taken by Lyndsey Vaillancourt and they are a compilation of two different hikes she went on with her daughter, Aubrey.

Have fun!

Mt. Chocorua - Hard Section "Views"

Chocorua

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Champney Falls Trail

7.6 miles round-trip

2,250 feet of elevation gain 

This is one way to reach the summit -- for the list, the hiker may choose whichever trail they like.

After leaving the parking area, turn right at a junction and follow an old logging road until you get to Champney Brook. Then, go right on Champney Falls Trail and keep following the path. After 1.4 miles, swing left on the Champney Falls loop path to see the base of Champney Falls and Pitcher Falls. Continue following the loop trail until it rejoins Champney Falls Trail. Continue hiking until you reach the intersection with Piper Trail, at which point you should follow Piper Trail for 0.6 miles to arrive at the summit of Chocorua.

I obtained the information I include above from the White Mountain Guide, written by Steven Smith. I recommend purchasing this book and using it to navigate on hikes.

Check out some pictures from Jillian Harris who hiked Chocorua with her daughters on July 6th, 2017.

Zealand Falls - Hard Section "Waterfalls"

Zealand Falls

5.4 miles round-trip

575 feet of elevation gain

This hike has a fairly easy grade; it is a mostly-flat hike to the falls. At 1.5 miles, you will cross Zealand River on a bridge. After a few water crossings, you will find yourself in an open area of beaver ponds that you will walk through on boardwalks. After a while, the trail is on the ground again. The whole trail is 2.5 miles. I would recommend going to Zealand Falls Hut (an extra couple tenths of a mile) to see the upper part of the falls as well as stop by the hut and say "hello." The waterfalls are beautiful and so is the trail leading up to them. Check out my personal pictures of this hike! You can also check out a great collection of pictures of Zealand Falls here: http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/nh-zealandfalls.html.

The two pictures below were taken when there was snow on the ground.

Zealand Falls is a great hike for families and friends!

Arethusa Falls - Medium Section "Waterfalls"

Arethusa Falls

3.0 miles round-trip 

900 feet of elevation gain

This trail is rocky and filled with roots. You gain 900 feet of elevation gain in 1.5 miles. Remember to pack snacks, water, and extra clothes. Don't forget all your Ten Essentials. This is rated as a family hike, so you're definitely capable as long as you're prepared!

Bring your camera! The falls are gorgeous.

The following pictures are from Melissa Schuft who hiked Arethusa Falls with her two kids.

Little Haystack - Advanced

Little Haystack

6.4 miles round-trip

3050 feet of elevation gain

The pictures below are of Carter Kropp on his hike of Little Haystack.  

The first waterfall you will see on this trail is Stair Falls.  Then, you will soon come across Swiftwater Falls and then Cloudland Falls.  The terrain itself gets increasingly rocker and you can observe the gorgeous summit in the following pictures.

The waterfalls are beautiful; they are definitely worth the trip.  Carter by Stairs Falls:

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