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Hiking Near Marlborough, 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.

Gap Mountain

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Gap Mountain

Fall Colors
moderate
2.41 mi
+700 ft
Cathedral of the Pines

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Cathedral of the Pines

easy
3.93 mi
+389 ft
Rindge Town Forest and Tetreault Park

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Rindge Town Forest and Tetreault Park

easy
3.67 mi
+193 ft
Up Mt Grace

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Up Mt Grace

Fall Colors
moderate
3.95 mi
+1,114 ft
Converse Meadow Loop

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Converse Meadow Loop

easy
1.83 mi
+74 ft
Pack Monadnock Loop

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Pack Monadnock Loop

Birding
moderate
2.61 mi
+899 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.

Monadnock - Sunapee Greenway

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Monadnock - Sunapee Greenway

Birding
strenuous
48.01 mi
+10,460 ft
Wapack and Back

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Wapack and Back

Birding
strenuous
41.05 mi
+9,225 ft
Fox Forest Perimeter

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Fox Forest Perimeter

strenuous
10.07 mi
+1,464 ft
Northfield Mountain Trails

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Northfield Mountain Trails

Cave
strenuous
11 mi
+2,200 ft
Ware River Rail Trail

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Ware River Rail Trail

Historical
moderate
12.87 mi
+297 ft
Robert Frost Trail

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Robert Frost Trail

Birding
strenuous
43.37 mi
+7,005 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.

Goose Pond and Drummer HIll

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Goose Pond and Drummer HIll

moderate
6.45 mi
+734 ft
Monadnock - East Peak Loop

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Monadnock - East Peak Loop

Birding
strenuous
5.19 mi
+1,923 ft
Pisgah State Park Ridge Loop

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Pisgah State Park Ridge Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
7.8 mi
+1,242 ft
Crotched Moutnain Loop

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Crotched Moutnain Loop

strenuous
5.84 mi
+2,026 ft
West River Trail: Lower Section

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West River Trail: Lower Section

easy
7.11 mi
+89 ft
Wapack Trail to Mount Watatic and Pratt Mountain

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Wapack Trail to Mount Watatic and Pratt Mountain

Views
strenuous
8.56 mi
+1,722 ft