White Mountain hiking trails

Our family is planning a trip to the White Mountains in mid-August. We%26#39;ll be staying at the Nordic Inn. Any suggestions about hiking trails, where to get the maps, some great moderate hikes (about 2 miles). Our sons are 17 and 21, we enjoy the outdoors but aren%26#39;t mountain climbers. Also, any suggestions for other sights?

White Mountain hiking trails

Here%26#39;s a couple of great places to start.

http://www.pccs-nh.com/trails/index.shtml

www.nhliving.com/hiking/whitemtns.shtml

http://www.twinmountain.com/hiking.php

http://www.slackpacker.com/map_nh.html

That should get you going...

White Mountain hiking trails

Hi! If its the Nordic inn in Lincoln that you will be staying at, its a great choice!! We stayed there this past winter while skiing at nearby Loon Mountain and would go back in a heartbeat. This property has everything to offer and at the same time is laid back and comfortable. I would highly recommend a hike on the wilderness trail which is located not far from the Nordic Inn on the Kancamagus Highway at Lincoln Woods. The Wilderness trail follows an old logging railway bed. It is pretty level hiking gaining little or no elevation. about 2.3 miles in if you branch off to the left, (you will see signs and a fair amount of people on a hot summer day) you will find a natural waterslide. Our family loves to go there, its a great place to enjoy the cold mountain water, or sun on the large flat rocks.

Check out the Appalachian Mountain Club (www.appalachianmountainclub.org) - or check in the website under ';New Hampshire - Top Attractions. The AMC is the best source of maps and info for the area. You can pick up their outstanding maps and mountain guides at any outdoor retailer, or bookshops in the area.

Wilderness Trail is a good choice - try to do it mid week if you can, to cut down on crowds. More accessible trails are always more populated.

You%26#39;ll probably want to take the Kancamagus Highway - unbeatable scenery, a some interesting short hikes along the way (e.g., Sabbaday Falls). This area has a fascinating history, US ranger stations in the area are a great source of additional info.

More hikes in Franconia Notch:

Indian Head Trail takes you to the top of Indian Head, great views for a relatively short hike (1hr 45 min)

Artists Bluff also affords great views for very little effort

Cascade Brook Trail is beautiful, lots of small cascades and falls.

Franconia Notch itself is stunning with its steep sides. Even with the Old Man of the Mountains gone, it%26#39;s still worth seeing.

For outstanding Italian food, check out Govonni%26#39;s (check my spelling). And don%26#39;t miss a chance to shop at Lahout%26#39;s. Great gear, good pricing.

Hope you enjoy your visit. Let me know if you have any questions on any of this info.

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