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Recreation Opportunities

biking through the forest during fall
All trails, roads, and *travel corridors on the White Mountain National Forest are open to mountain bikes except in Congressionally designated…
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Climbing and caving opportunities.
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Discover A Rich History of HikingHiking opportunities abound on the Forest from easy strolls into the wooded environment to challenging climbs above…
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The USDA Forest Service shares responsibility for managing wildlife resources on the White Mountain National Forest with the New Hampshire Fish &…
Gold Panning
The bedrock of the White Mountains is mostly composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks, with numerous intrusions and contact zones between different…
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The White Mountain National Forest draws millions of visitors each year for world-class hiking, skiing and camping adventures in the beautiful White…
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The White Mountain National Forest and White Mountains region is a fantastic place for scenic driving and one of the most popular activities for…
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Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your National Forest.  Whether you are thinking about hiking, camping, or taking a scenic drive forest…
cross-country skiers overlooking the snow-covered forest
Winter recreation opportunities are exceptional on the White Mountain National Forest. The WMNF offers developed and undeveloped opportunities for…