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Recreation Region: Saco Ranger District

Piper Trailhead

The Piper Trail is a challenging trail that summits Mt. Chocorua (3,500 ft.) in 4.3 miles and 2,700 ft. of elevation gain. Camp Penacook Shelter can be reached by following the Piper Trail for 2.8 miles to a marked spur trail leading to the 3-sided lean-to and outhouse.

General Information

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.93829341

Longitude: -71.22835531

Directions

This large parking area is accessed by a dirt road off NH Rt 16 behind Davies Campground and General Store, 6.1 miles south of the juntion with the Kancamagus Hwy (Rt 112) in Conway.

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 19, 2025