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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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Mt Carrigan Observation Site
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Mt. Carrigain Fire Tower, located on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness, is a large open platform with railing with some of the best views on the Forest. It is a 5 mile hike up the Signal Ridge…

Mt Meader Trailhead
Hiking
There is limited roadside parking for this trail. This trail accesses West Royce and Rim Junction.

Mt. Langdon Trailhead
Hiking
This trail has a short spur that veers left to Cave Mountain, and continues to the summit of Mount Parker (1,894 ft.), ending at the Mount Langdon Shelter in 2.9 miles. Please note that this trail…

Mt. Stanton Trailhead
Hiking
This trail accesses Mt. Stanton (1,710 ft.), Mt. Langdon (2,380 ft.), several other small summits, and the Mt. Langdon Shelter at 5.4 miles. DO NOT BLOCK DRIVEWAYS.

Mt. Tremont Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
The summit of Mt. Tremont (3,371 ft.) is reached in 2.8 miles, gaining 2,551 feet of elevation.

Nancy Pond Trailhead
Hiking
Nancy Cascade can be reached via Nancy Pond Trail at 2.4 miles. Nancy Pond itself is reached in 3.5 miles. Norcross Pond outlet which affords spectacular views of Mt. Bond, the Twin Range and the…

Passaconaway Campground
This heavily wooded campground has 33 sites with the Swift River a short distance away. Across the highway from the campground is the trailhead for the UNH Trail to Mt. Hedghog, the Downes Brook…

Piper Trailhead
Hiking
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…

Last updated April 8th, 2025

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