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The Best Hiking in Amherst

Looking for the best hiking in Amherst? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Amherst. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Amherst

  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Patch Hill Loop

    1.85 mi / 374 ft gain
    Patch Hill Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Pond Parish to Grater Forest

    2.12 mi / 276 ft gain
    Pond Parish to Grater Forest is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Cricket Crossing to Bicentennial Trail Loop

    1.62 mi / 187 ft gain
    Cricket Crossing to Bicentennial Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Salamander Trail to Millipede Trail Loop

    3.12 mi / 276 ft gain
    Salamander Trail to Millipede Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Tadpole Loop

    1.23 mi / 98 ft gain
    Tadpole Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Silverfish Loop

    2.01 mi / 184 ft gain
    Silverfish Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Caterpillar and Silverfish Loop

    2.27 mi / 230 ft gain
    Caterpillar and Silverfish Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Milford, New Hampshire

    Granite Town Rail Trail

    13.24 mi / 761 ft gain
    Granite Town Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Milford, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Highland Trail

    3.45 mi / 443 ft gain
    Highland Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Hammond Brook Trail

    2.3 mi / 266 ft gain
    Hammond Brook Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Amherst, New Hampshire

    Pine Trail and Bacon Trail Loop

    1.76 mi / 289 ft gain
    Pine Trail and Bacon Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Amherst, New Hampshire.
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  • Milford, New Hampshire

    The Rapids via Purgatory Brook Trail

    2.25 mi / 95 ft gain
    The Rapids via Purgatory Brook Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lyndeborough, New Hampshire.
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  • Milford, New Hampshire

    Upland Trail Loop

    1.15 mi / 144 ft gain
    Upland Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lyndeborough, New Hampshire.
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  • Merrimack, New Hampshire

    Grater Woods Millepede Loop

    4.81 mi / 427 ft gain
    Grater Woods Millepede Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Merrimack, New Hampshire.
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  • Merrimack, New Hampshire

    Maple Trail Loop

    1.91 mi / 190 ft gain
    Maple Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Merrimack, New Hampshire.
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  • Merrimack, New Hampshire

    Loop Trail

    4.12 mi / 282 ft gain
    Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Merrimack, New Hampshire.
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