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Recreation Region: Saco Ranger District

Dry River Trailhead

This 9.6 mile trail enters the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness at 0.7 miles. This trail has many challenging stream crossings, accesses the Mt. Clinton and Mt. Eisenhower Trails and ends at Lakes of the Clouds Hut (5,012 ft.) (fee and reservations required). Dry River Shelter #3 is a 3-sided lean-to at mile post 6.3 on Dry River Trail. The trailhead and first .7 miles of the Dry River Trail are within Crawford Notch State Park, and are therefore under the rules of and regulations of New Hampshire state parks.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.15862617

Longitude: -71.36498047

Directions

This small pull-off affords roadside parking for a few cars on the east side of US Rt. 302, 0.3 miles north of the Dry River Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025