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Hiking Near Canterbury, New Hampshire

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Lovejoy Loop

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Lovejoy Loop

easy
1.79 mi
+84 ft
Contoocook River Park Loop

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Contoocook River Park Loop

easy
1.15 mi
+38 ft
Bachelder Town Forest

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Bachelder Town Forest

easy
3.8 mi
+293 ft
Batchelder Mill Loop

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Batchelder Mill Loop

easy
2.17 mi
+85 ft
Broken Ground Outer Loop

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Broken Ground Outer Loop

easy
3.56 mi
+235 ft
JIm Hill River Walk through Lehtinen Park

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JIm Hill River Walk through Lehtinen Park

easy
2.96 mi
+47 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Belknap Range Trail

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Belknap Range Trail

Less Crowded
extreme
11.16 mi
+3,438 ft
Fox Forest Perimeter

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Fox Forest Perimeter

strenuous
10.07 mi
+1,464 ft
Monadnock - Sunapee Greenway

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Monadnock - Sunapee Greenway

Birding
strenuous
48.01 mi
+10,460 ft
Squam Range Extended Loop Hike via Crawford Ridgepole Trail

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Squam Range Extended Loop Hike via Crawford Ridgepole Trail

Lake
extreme
13.05 mi
+3,488 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Pawtuckaway North and South Mountain Linkup

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Pawtuckaway North and South Mountain Linkup

Fall Colors
strenuous
7.44 mi
+1,508 ft
Mount Sunapee via Newbury Trail

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Mount Sunapee via Newbury Trail

Lake
strenuous
6.59 mi
+2,070 ft
Florence M. Tarr Sanctuary Loop

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Florence M. Tarr Sanctuary Loop

easy
5.32 mi
+469 ft
Mt. Cardigan Super Loop

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Mt. Cardigan Super Loop

Birding
strenuous
9.03 mi
+3,222 ft
Crotched Moutnain Loop

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Crotched Moutnain Loop

strenuous
5.84 mi
+2,026 ft
Goodwill Loop

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Goodwill Loop

moderate
6.23 mi
+507 ft