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National Forest
“White Mountain National Forest: Land of Many Uses” read the signs that greet you . The National Forest is a managed and multiple-use forest that provides areas for both recreation and human enjoyment, as well as wildlife habitat and harvesting of the forest, a renewable resource .
THE 800,000-ACRE WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST
is a powerful presence in the White Mountains . Adjacent to (or part of) every village and town, the National Forest ensures that this region will remain largely undeveloped . For additional information, call or write any of the offices below .
White Mountain National Forest Headquarters
71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223 603-536-6100 • TTY 603-536-3665 This location incorporates the Ammonoosuc and the Pemigewasset Ranger Stations . Or stop by one of these Information Centers: Androscoggin 300 Glen Road, approximately 4 miles south of Rte . 2 on Rte . 16 in Gorham . 603-466-2713 • TTY 603-466-2856 Saco 33 Kancamagus Hwy ., approximately 100 yards off US Rte . 16 in Conway . 603-447-5448 • TTY 603-447-3121 White Mountains Gateway Center Exit 32 off I-93 in North Woodstock . 603-745-3816
The White Mountain National Forest is one of the most heavily used National Forests in the country . With that use comes a large workload to maintain the recreation facilities . As a result, a program is in place to collect fees for recreational use . All unattended vehicles parked on National Forest land must display a Recreation Pass where signed . Pass options include a $5 day pass available onsite, a $30 single or $40 household annual pass for those who use the Forest year-round . Recreation Passes are available at area businesses, USFS Information Centers, and the White Mountains Visitors Center . For those holding the America the Beautiful Pass, Access Pass, and Senior Pass, parking is free .
Note: prices are subject to change . To get your Recreation Pass, visit us online at
www.whitemts.us/usfspasses
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Peaked Hill Pond | Thornton
This lovely pond is on White Mountain National Forest land and is accessible by a 1.7 mile hike up an old road. It is an easy trail for kids and the pond is a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch, quick swim, or to cast in your fishing line.
Cascade Path | Waterville
This 3-mile round trip trail begins at the Snow’s Mountain parking lot in Waterville Valley. There are some lovely views of the Waterville Valley Ski Area as you descend into the woods. The destination is a set of two waterfalls that are perfect for soaking in or just to sit and relax by.
Livermore-Sawyer River Road | Crawford Notch
This walk in the woods will bring you to a river, a camping site, and an abandoned logging town! Hike about 1.5 miles up the road and you will find cellar holes, and other evidence of where the lost town of Livermore used to be a thriving mill town. Beyond that, you will come to Sawyer River which is a great spot to take a dip and pitch a tent on one of the camping platforms.
Georgiana Falls | Lincoln
This 2.5 mile out and back hike starts on Hanson Farm Road off Rte. 3 and brings you to the scenic and relatively obscure Georgina Falls. The falls themselves are about 30 feet in height and are well worth the visit.
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