White Mountain National Forest

This national forest covers more than 750,000 acres and has over 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail within it.

The White Mountain National Forest is a remarkable place that spans the states of New Hampshire and Maine (most being in NH). The forest was established in 1918 and it’s made up of more than 750,000 gorgeous acres. Many of the major mountains in the forest are over 4,000 feet in height, and more than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail go through the forest. People travel from all over to experience the wonderful recreational activities that can be enjoyed here.

Hardwood forests, mountain lakes, babbling streams, and alpine peaks make up the landscape at White Mountain National Forest. There’s an abundance of wildlife that calls this land home, such as bald eagles, beavers, gray and red foxes, black bears, deer, and moose to name just a few of the species. Visitors love to come all times of year to explore the 1,200 miles of hiking trails, snowmobile on the 400 miles of dedicated trails, ski the thrilling slopes, and camp at the 23 campgrounds available here. Grab your hiking boots and your camera and head to White Mountain National Forest for some of the most extraordinary natural surroundings that we have here in the US.