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The Best Backpacking in Bethlehem

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Top backpacking spots in and near Bethlehem

  • Bethlehem, New Hampshire

    Garfield to Bondcliff Traverse

    23.84 mi / 5938 ft gain
    Garfield to Bondcliff Traverse is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Bethlehem, New Hampshire

    Mount Galehead and Mount Garfield Trail

    15.4 mi / 3983 ft gain
    Mount Galehead and Mount Garfield Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Bethlehem, New Hampshire

    Galehead Hut via Mount Garfield

    14.24 mi / 4426 ft gain
    Galehead Hut via Mount Garfield is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Bethlehem, New Hampshire

    Garfield to Galehead to South and North Twin Mountains Loop

    16.38 mi / 5322 ft gain
    Garfield to Galehead to South and North Twin Mountains Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Franconia, New Hampshire

    Skookumchuck Trail to Greenleaf Hut

    11.4 mi / 4721 ft gain
    Skookumchuck Trail to Greenleaf Hut is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Franconia, New Hampshire.
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  • Bethlehem, New Hampshire

    North Twin, South Twin, Guyot, West Bond, Bond, Bondcliff, Zealand, and Hale Loop

    21.99 mi / 6483 ft gain
    North Twin, South Twin, Guyot, West Bond, Bond, Bondcliff, Zealand, and Hale Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Franconia, New Hampshire

    Bridal Veil Falls Trail

    4.64 mi / 1099 ft gain
    Bridal Veil Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Franconia, New Hampshire.
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  • Franconia, New Hampshire

    North Kinsman Via Kinsman Ridge Trail

    7.61 mi / 3150 ft gain
    North Kinsman Via Kinsman Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Woodsville, New Hampshire.
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  • Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire

    Backpack the Pemi Loop

    5.0
    32 mi / 9000 ft gain
    This round trip loop is the combination of many trails within the Pemigewasset Wilderness. We chose to this hike up into a 3 day backpacking trip although we came across some particularly adventurous folks who were doing it in 2 and even 1 day. We also came across hikers less pressed for time who...
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  • Jefferson, New Hampshire

    Zealand Campground to Lincoln Woods

    21.85 mi / 3839 ft gain
    Zealand Campground to Lincoln Woods is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.
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  • Jefferson, New Hampshire

    Ski Touring the Pemigewasset Wilderness Traverse

    23 mi / 4500 ft gain
    The Pemigewasset Wilderness is a 45,000-acre treasure embedded within the spectacular “Whites” of New Hampshire. It’s a remote, less often travelled wilderness than the nearby Presidential Range but no less spectacular. The winter “Pemi Traverse”, a 23 mile tour from Bretton Woods to Lincoln, jum...
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  • Franconia, New Hampshire

    Backpack the Franconia Ridge Loop

    4.5
    14.5 mi / 3000 ft gain
    This is a multi-day backpacking loop in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire (located in the the White Mountains).Leave the car at the Lafayette Place Campground, (about 1700' elevation), then head up 1.4mi to Lonesome Lake. If you start hiking in the evening, as the sun is setting, you can ...
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  • Lincoln, New Hampshire

    Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail

    6.38 mi / 2287 ft gain
    Kinsman Pond via Lonesome Lake and Fishing Jimmy Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.
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  • Lincoln, New Hampshire

    Cannon Mountain Loop Trail

    7.96 mi / 2710 ft gain
    Cannon Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lincoln, New Hampshire.
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  • Franconia, New Hampshire

    Appalachian Trail: Franconia Notch State Park to Zealand Notch

    15.47 mi / 6339 ft gain
    Appalachian Trail: Franconia Notch State Park to Zealand Notch is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
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  • Lincoln, New Hampshire

    North Kinsman, South Peak and Cannon Balls Loop Trail

    11.35 mi / 4390 ft gain
    North Kinsman, South Peak and Cannon Balls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Franconia, New Hampshire.
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