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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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Unknown Pond South Trailhead
Hiking
It is 3.3 miles from the trailhead to the Unknown Pond Tent site and the serene waters of Unknown Pond. There are no amenities at the trailhead, but an outhouse and tent sites can be found at Unknown…

Unknown Pond Tentsite
Hiking
Nestled next to calm waters of Unknown Pond, this tent site is located off a spur of the Unknown Pond Trail. There is an outhouse, 6 designated camping spaces and reliable water from the pond or…

Valley Way Tentsite
Hiking
Located on a spur path off the Valley Way Trail, 3.1 miles from the Appalachia parking area, this site offers 5 mineral pad tent sites. On the North side of Mt. Madison, there is the opportunity to…

Wheeler Brook East Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
A gated road welcoming foottraffic along with a trail sign indicate where hikers should park (being careful not to block the gate). This trail meanders through beautiful hardwood stands, followes…

Wheeler Brook West Trailhead
Hiking
Hikers can park just before the locked gate, being careful not to block it. On foot, turn right at the road junction with FR 185 and follow the trail sign to the left after another .3 miles. This…

Wild River / Basin Trailhead
Hiking
The Wild River and Basin Trails can be used to access the vast and scenic Wild River Wilderness and surrounding mountain ranges. There is a vault toilet at the trailhead. Both the Wild River Road and…

Wild River Campground
Hiking
Wild River Campground will be closed for the season due to storm damage.Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreation opportunities around the campground, including fishing in the Wild River, strolling…

Wildcat Mountain Ski Resort
Winter Sports
For the most vertical value in the White Mountains, ski or ride Wildcat Mountain. With breathtaking views of Mt. Washington from its 4,000 foot summit, Wildcat Mountain is Pinkham Notch’s premier…

York Pond East Trailhead
Hiking
Hikers can park on the left side of the road with the trail sign, being careful not to block the gate. At .2 miles, the Bunnel Notch Trail branches to the right to the Kilkenny Ridge Trail, and…

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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