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Saco Ranger District

Located on the south eastern part of the forest, the District offers a variety of different recreational opportunities. Journey across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; experience the famous Mt Chocorua area; find solitude in the Presidential Range-Dry River or Sandwich Wildernesses; or discover the beauty along Scenic Route 113. Recreational opportunities are endless: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.

General Information

The Ranger District offices are open year-round. Winter hours are in effect from 1/13/2025 to 5/4/2025.

  • Every day from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

District 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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Hammond Trailhead
Hiking
The Hammond Trail acsends Bald Mountain (2,140 ft.) just below Mt. Chocorua, in 1.9 miles and meets the Liberty Trail in 3.0 miles..

Horseshoe Pond Trailhead
Hiking
From a small parking area on Deer Hill Rd. this trail is 1.1 miles over easy grades and connects to the Conant Trail.

Hutmen's Trailhead
Hiking
The trail is 3.1 miles in length, relatively flat and ends on Carter Notch Road.

Iron Mtn Trailhead
Hiking
The trail is across the road from the parking area and accesses Iron Mountain summit (2,726 ft.) in just 0.9 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. Beyond the summit another 0.7 miles hikers can also…

Jackson Ski Touring Foundation Nordic Ski Area
Winter Sports
Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a community based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization chartered to maintain cross country ski and snowshoe trails in and around the village of Jackson, NH. The…

Jigger Johnson Campground
Named after Jigger Johnson, an almost legendary north country woods boss during the regions colorful logging era, this campground is located along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. The Swift River flows…

Jim Liberty Cabin
Built in 1932 and renovated in 1974, this cabin is located on the Liberty Trail on the southwest shoulder of Mt. Chocorua, one half mile from the summit. It is located on the footprint of the Old…

Kearsarge Tower Observation Site
Hiking
Two trails can take you to the top of this popular summit. The rocky top affords clear 360 views, and the fire tower does the same from 15 feet higher. The fire tower is fully enclosed in glass…

Laughing Lion Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
There is a small pull-off near the trailhead with room for one car. This trail is very steep, with loose gravel-like soil and accesses the Royce Trail.

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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