The Hike-NH.com Trip Finder Loop Trips Results

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

Title	Length(miles)	Region	Views	Reliable Water	Loop	Elevation Change	Difficulty	Trip Report	Trip Time (days)	Notes:
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.
The Baldfaces	9.7	Carter - Evans	Yes	No	Yes	3600	Difficult	No	Dayhike	Map 5 G:12 Some seriously beautiful ridges along this loop, the baldfaces provide rare ridge walking for over 4 miles. Strenuous at first, the Baldface Circle Trail is a great day of hiking.
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.
Mt. Chocorua Loop	8.7	Crawford - Sandwich	Yes	Yes	Yes	3375	Moderate	Yes	Dayhike	Map 3:J9 Our version of a popular hike, this one was tough. Using the Champney Brook Trail, the Bee Line, and the Bolles Trail, there is lots to see and you even get to hike UP at the end! The Pitcher and Champney falls are worth seeing, even if you have to do it with a million other people.
Whiteface-Passaconaway Loop	10.0	Crawford - Sandwich	Yes	Yes	Yes	4690	Difficult	No	Multi-day	A strenuous, but beautiful hike, the Whiteface Passaconaway loop is a must-hike trip. We list it as multi-day. simply because it's a great area to camp in. You could do it in one day.
Hale - Zealand Loop	7.8	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	Yes	Yes	1770	Moderate	No	Dayhike	Map 2 G:6-7 A moderate dayhike or an easy overnighter, this loop requires a bit of walking on the Zealand Rd., but not much. This hike is a nice way to catch some beautiful views and nab an occluded 4,000 footer. The Zealand Hut is an excellent choice to stay/rest. Although there is no trip report for this hike specifically, the Zealand and Hale trip reports will give a good idea of what to expect. Check http://hike-nh.com/trips for more info.
Hale - Zealand Loop (Overnight)	7.8	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	Yes	Yes	1770	Easy	No	Multi-day	Map 2 G:6-7 A moderate dayhike or an easy overnighter, this loop requires a bit of walking on the Zealand Rd., but not much. This hike is a nice way to catch some beautiful views and nab an occluded 4,000 footer. The Zealand Hut is an excellent choice to stay/rest. Although there is no trip report for this hike specifically, the Zealand and Hale trip reports will give a good idea of what to expect. Check http://hike-nh.com/trips for more info.
Mt. Flume & Mt. Liberty	8.5	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	Yes	Yes	4181	Difficult	Yes	Dayhike	Map 2 H:4-5 Whitehouse Trail, Liberty Spring Trail, Flume Slide Trail,Osseo Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail. We did this trip during some serious summer heat, but it's the scrambling that makes this one tough. However, amazing views and rugged terrain make this a winner. Check out the trip report!
Galehead & Mt. Garfield	15.3	Franconia - Pemigewasset	Yes	Yes	Yes	3850	Difficult	Yes	Dayhike	Map 2 G:5-6 A mother of a hike for one day. So-so views from Galehead, which has an occluded summit) and spectacular views from Garfield in every direction. Check out the Garfield Ridge Campsite. Uses the Gale River Loop Road to finish the loop.

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