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Androscoggin Ranger District

Located on the northern part of the forest in New Hampshire and western Maine, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Challenge yourself in the Presidential Range including Tuckerman Ravine or the Great Gulf Wilderness; enjoy the beauty of the area at places like Glen Ellis Falls; get away from it all along Scenic Route 113 or in the Wild River and Caribou-Speckled Wildernesses. Recreational opportunities abound: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.

General Information

The Ranger District offices are open daily during the summer, May 21 through October 14 from 8:00am to 4:30pm. During the winter, October 15 through May 20, the offices are open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Offices occasionally close for inclement weather and some federal holidays. Contact our office for more information regarding operational hours.

Recreation Sites

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Hermit Lake Shelters
Hiking Winter Sports
At the base of Tuckerman Ravine, this shelter provides access to year-round mountaineering opportunities on the East side of Mt. Washington, including famous backcountry spring skiing. There are 8…

Howker Ridge / Randolph Path Trailhead
Hiking
The Howker Ridge Trail is a strenuous and exposed, but highly scenic route to the summit of Mount Madison. The Randolph Path, which also departs from this trailhead, travels in a Southwest direction,…

Huntington Ravine Trailhead
Hiking
Huntington Ravine Trail is the steepest regular hiking trail in the White Mountains and should not be used as a route of descent. The upper section of the trail affords wonderful views, but keep mind…

Imp Shelter
Hiking
The Imp shelter (and tent platforms) provide backcountry camping opportunities in the heart of the Carter-Moriah range, located on a spur trail off the Appalachian Trail. Caretaker on site in summer.

Imp South Trailhead
Hiking
This trailhead consists of 2 gravel pullouts about .3 mile apart along NH Route 16. Hikers usually start from the northern pullout, ascending the Imp trail to spectacular views of the Presidential…

Lowes Path Trailhead
Hiking
This trail, cut from 1875 to 1876 is the oldest of the mountain trails that ascend the peaks from the Randolph Valley. It is perhaps the easiest way to climb Mt Adams, with moderate grades (except…

Madison Gulf / Old Jackson Road North Trailhead
Hiking
The Madison Gulf trail leads through the Great Gulf Wilderness to Madison Gulf, a very steep and rocky area with several ledge outcroppings, bouldery areas and a chimney with loose rock (not…

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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