HIKING IN WATERVILLE VALLEY

Home of the first network of hiking trails in the United States, Waterville Valley is a hiker's paradise. With 125 miles of hiking trails, towering peaks, and 5 of the White Mountain 4,000 footers - the opportunity for exploration is endless. Dozens of hiking trails start right in the heart of town and lead to endless vistas including cliffs, waterfalls, flumes, rockslides, and stunning vistas. With trails ranging from old dirt roads to high alpine scrambles and everything in between, we have a trail for everyone here at Waterville Valley.

 

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FEATURED PROGRAMS

Offering guided hikes and various ways to make your exploration more fun and easy! Brought to you by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department.

GUIDED HIKES

Get back to your roots...and rocks on adventurous walks with friends on the amazing mountain trails within Waterville Valley and in lofty locales beyond the borders of town. Different routes will be selected each week. Many trail surfaces may be encountered: rocks & roots, rock slabs, and occasional obstacles. Trails may be rough, steep, and involve un-bridged stream crossings. Routes will typically be 3-6 miles in length with varying amounts of elevation gain. Hosted by the Waterville Valley Recreation Department, 9am -2pm every Saturday. Member/ $5, Guest/$20

PATCH program

Want to hit the trails but don’t know where to start?  Pathfinder and Redliner Patch Programs give both new and experienced hikers a chance to discover new peaks and explore more White Mountain terrain. Log your trail miles to earn a Patch today! 

REDLINER 125

Earn your Redliner 125 patch by conquering 19 peaks, 57 natural features, 48 trails, and 125 miles of White Mountain Terrain.
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PATHFINDER 70

Earn your Pathfinder 70 by exploring 45 family-friendly trails, spanning 70 miles, accessible from historic Waterville Valley via Town Square.

 

FEATURED PEAKS

EASY HIKES

MODERATE HIKES

ADVANCED HIKES

 

OLDEST NETWORK OF TRAILS IN UNITED STATES

Waterville Valley, New Hampshire is home to the oldest network of trails in the United States. This trail network consist of hiking trails ranging in difficulty from advanced to more moderate. From breathe taking views to stunning waterfall tours, Waterville Valley is a hikers paradise.