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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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Mt Cabot Cabin
Hiking
Located on the Killkenny Ridge Trail. Nearby site of former fire tower provides scenic views of the Mahoosuc Range to the east and the Kilkenny Range to the north. 

Nelson Crag Trailhead
Hiking
Located along the Mount Washington Auto road, this trailhead provides access to Mount Washington. 

Nineteen Mile Brook Trailhead
Hiking
This popular trailhead provides access to the AMC Carter Notch Hut and the Carter-Moriah range, as well as the Wildcat Mountains. The lower section of the trail runs alongside scenic Nineteen Mile…

Osgood Tentsite
Popular tent site on the Appalachian Trail, near the Great Gulf Wilderness on the South side of Mt. Madison. Five tent platforms available (capacity: 20). Reliable water nearby and outhouse on site.

Pine Mountain Trailhead
Hiking
The trail ascends the northwest slope of Pine Mountain, reaching an excellent view point from the rocky pinnacle called Chapel Rock. From the viewless summit, the Ledge Trail leads 0.1 miles to…

Pine Mtn / Pine Link Trailhead
Hiking
This interesting trail provides an unusual variety of views from its outlook ledges and from the section above tree line on Mt. Madison's northwest slope. The trailhead has limited parking and there…

Pinkham Notch Trailhead
Hiking
This trailhead provides access to the East side of the Presidential Range, including Tuckerman and Huntington Ravines and the summit of Mt. Washington, as well as shorter excursions to scenic areas…

Rattle River Shelter
Hiking
Rattle River Shelter is reached by hiking 1.7 miles up the gradual grade of the Rattle River Trail. In addition to the shelter, 3 designated tent sites provide for overflow camping.

Rattle River Trailhead
Hiking
This large gravel lot is located along US Route 2 and is occasionally plowed in the winter. A gradual 1.7 miles will bring hikers to the Rattle River Shelter, while those looking for a more intense…

Roost North Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
A short hike up to the summit and then down a spur trail will reveal spectacular views of the Wild River Valley. Hikers can continue from the summit down to the southern trailhead, which requires…

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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