The Hike-NH.com Trip Finder Family Trips Results

Here are our Top 10 picks for Family Trips, sorted by region.

Title	Length(miles)	Region	Views	Reliable Water	Loop	Elevation Change	Difficulty	Trip Report	Trip Time (days)	Notes:
Lost Pond	1.0	Carter - Evans	Yes	Yes	No	100	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 5:F9-G9 A very short and moderately interesting jaunt from near the Pinkham Notch Visitors' Center. Good for when you have 30 minutes to kill.
Mountain Pond	2.7	Carter - Evans	Yes	Yes	Yes	50	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 5:G11-12 A short but pretty hike with almost no elevation change, good for people who like fishing. Uses the Mountain Pond Loop Trail.
Welch & Dickey Mountains	4.0	Crawford - Sandwich	Yes	Yes	Yes	1800	Easy	No	Dayhike	According to the WMG, this hike has excellent southerly views and the southern-most stand of Jack Pine in NH. A worthy hike for little effort.
Hedgehog Mountain	4.8	Crawford - Sandwich	Yes	No	Yes	1450	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 3 J:8 An easy hike with some great views towards Mt. Passaconaway. At 4.8 miles, this hike can be done in a half day, or a leisurely full day. Begins off the Kancamagus Hwy on the Downes Brook Trail and moves quickly to the UNH Trail.
Sawyer Pond	9.0	Crawford - Sandwich	Yes	Yes	No	900	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 3: J8-I8 Although this hike requires a water croosing almost immediately (and a fairly deep one at that) this is a beautiful hike for energetic kids or anyone who doesn't really want to put too much elevation in. The trail is well used by mountain bikers and X-country skiers, so be aware. The pond is gorgeous and a great place for a summer swim. There are tent platforms and a shelter adjacent to the pond.
Arethusa Falls	2.6	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	Yes	No	1000	Easy	Yes	Dayhike	Map 2:H8 A very nice hike for kids and folks who want an easy walk, this is an excellent hike with a great waterfall at the end. Arethusa falls is the highest in NH at a scant 200 feet, but hey, we'll take it. It's still a nice hike.
Mt. Williard	3.2	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	No	No	900	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 2:G8 Near Mts. Willy, Tom, and Field, this is a short but scenic dayhike in Crawford Notch. Much like the tougher hikes in this area, it's known for its views from the cliffs. This is a short hike with some great payoff.
North and Middle Sugarloaf	3.4	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	No	No	1000	Easy	No	Dayhike	Map 2:F6 This is a great hike for kids and people who want great views with a modest effort. The sugarloaves have superb ledges from which excellent Northwesterly views can be had.
Mt. Cardigan (West Ridge Tr)	1.5	Monadnock - Cardigan	Yes	No	No	1250	Easy	No	Dayhike	A fantastic hike for kids or novices, Mt. Cardigan used to be the home of a manned fire tower. The trip is easy and fun with some good views at the summit. Blueberries can be found along the trail in season.
Mt Monadnock (White Dot Tr)	4.4	Monadnock - Cardigan	Yes	No	No	1800	Easy	No	Dayhike	Found in the AMC's Southern NH Trail Guide, Monadnock is one of the most climbed peaks in the world. It's pretty easy, with some views, and almost always crowded on the weekends. A great hike for the novice. Consider taking the White Cross Trail as well, it's more scenic.

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