Get Outdoors!
Bristol and its surrounding Newfound Region offers a wide range of four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, from hiking and fishing, to skiing and snowmobiling. Below are resources to help you access these wonderful opportunities!
Bristol and its surrounding Newfound Region offers a wide range of four-season outdoor recreational opportunities, from hiking and fishing, to skiing and snowmobiling. Below are resources to help you access these wonderful opportunities!
Hiking and Walking
The Newfound Lake Region Association (NLRA) is a leader in the area for making hiking opportunities available to the public.
Visit their website for a list of local hiking trails at: https://newfoundlake.org/hiking/
Also, use their interactive map below to find hiking trails in the Newfound Area.
52 With a View: http://4000footers.com/list_52wav.shtml
Newfound Lake Region Association: https://newfoundlake.org/hiking/
Slim Baker Conservation Area: http://files.slimbaker.org/web_images/trails/slim_baker_trails_map_color.pdf
Sugarloaf Ridge - Goose Pond Conservation Area: https://www.moultonboroughlibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Sugarloaf-Ridge-Goose-Pond-Trail-Map-2019-03112019-768x994%20(1).png
Cockermouth Forest: https://forestsociety.org/property/cockermouth-forest
Hebron Town Forest: https://www.hebronnh.org/hebron-town-forest/pages/town-forest-maps
Belknap Range Trails: https://belknaprangetrails.org/
Ramblin' Vewe Farm: https://www.moultonboroughlibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Gilford-Ramblin%20Vewe%20Farm.pdf
Weeks Woods: https://www.moultonboroughlibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Gilford-Weeks%20Forest.pdf
Sandwich Range Wilderness: https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8014394/sandwich-range-wilderness
The Ossipee 10: http://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/nhossipee10.php
Squam Lake Area Hiking: https://www.lakewinnipesaukee.net/lakes-region/squam-hiking-trails/
Squam Lake Science Center Hiking Trails: https://www.nhnature.org/visit/hiking.php
Page Pond and Forest: https://www.meredithnh.org/sites/meredithnh/files/uploads/page_pond_trail_map_brochure.pdf
Hamlin Conservation Area: https://www.meredithnh.org/sites/meredithnh/files/uploads/hamlin-eames-smyth_map_guide.pdf
Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest: https://newenglandforestry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Chamberlain-Reynolds-standard-map.pdf
Homestead Forest Conservation Area: https://lrct.org/explorelearn/trail-maps/homestead-forest-conservation-area-2/
Cardigan Mountain State Park: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/cardigan-mountain-state-park
Castle in the Clouds Hiking Trails: https://www.castleintheclouds.org/things-to-do/hiking-walking-trails/
Quincy Bog Natural Area: https://www.quincybog.org/
Spaulding Woods Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/spaulding-woods-trail
Meredith Sculpture Walk: http://meredithsculpturewalk.org/index.html
Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle-boarding
Lakesregion.org: https://www.lakesregion.org/play/on-the-water/canoe-kayak-paddleboard-watersports/
Squam Lakes Association: https://www.squamlakes.org/natural-areas-trails-and-recreation/boat-rentals
Visti-newhampshire.com: https://www.visit-newhampshire.com/state/paddling/
Grey Rocks Conservation Area: https://newfoundlake.org/greyrocks/
Merry Meeting River and Marsh Pond: https://paddling.com/paddle/trips/merrymeeting-river-marsh-pond-new-hampshire/
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports Rentals: https://www.wildmeadowpaddlesports.com/
EKAL Activity Center Rentals: http://www.ekalactivitycenter.com/rentals
Lakesregion.org: https://www.lakesregion.org/play/on-the-water/canoe-kayak-paddleboard-watersports/
Squam Lakes Association: https://www.squamlakes.org/natural-areas-trails-and-recreation/boat-rentals
Visti-newhampshire.com: https://www.visit-newhampshire.com/state/paddling/
Grey Rocks Conservation Area: https://newfoundlake.org/greyrocks/
Merry Meeting River and Marsh Pond: https://paddling.com/paddle/trips/merrymeeting-river-marsh-pond-new-hampshire/
Wild Meadow Paddle Sports Rentals: https://www.wildmeadowpaddlesports.com/
EKAL Activity Center Rentals: http://www.ekalactivitycenter.com/rentals
Fishing
New Hampshire Fish and Game: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/fishing/where-fish.html
https://www.lakesregion.org/play/on-the-water/fishing-guide-services/
New Hampshire Fish and Game: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/fishing/where-fish.html
https://www.lakesregion.org/play/on-the-water/fishing-guide-services/
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