White Mountain National Forest · New Hampshire, Maine

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6.4 mi of trail, end to end · native material surface · trail No. 31416 · trail class 3 · typical grade 10-12% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, bike

Begins at the forest's mile 0, 44.3707, -71.2894 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins

Appalachia Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

​The Appalachia Trailhead is a major gateway into the rugged and scenic Northern Presidential Mountains. Traveling on one of the many trails that stem from this point can lead you to three stunning waterfalls in less than an hour. For overnight adventures, longer treks to the Randolph Mountain Club cabins and tent sites can be reached. The high peaks of Mount Madison and Mount Adams can also be reached from this starting point for those wishing to climb into the rare and fragile Alpine Zone. A good trail map is recommended to navigate this concentrated area of trails as well as help you to choose a hike to satisfy your sense of adventure.

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

Great Gulf Link Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

Note: The trailhead will be temporarily inaccessible and closed as of September 26 as it is located within the portion of the campground that will be closed for construction. The trail will be accessible from the south where it intersects with the Great Gulf Trail near the Great Gulf Wilderness trailhead parking area, which is located 2 miles south of Dolly Copp on Rt. 16. From this intersection, the trail will remain open traveling north for 0.5 mile to a point outside of the campground where it will be closed off with no access to the campground and hikers will need to double back to the Great Gulf Trail.

Trail follows along the west bank of the beautiful Peabody River, passing some interesting pools. Ends at the junction with the Great Gulf Trail, which leads straight ahead into the Great Gulf Wilderness. There are flush toilets adjacent to the trailhead.

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

Pine Mtn / Pine Link Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

Recreation fee charged. See fee schedule. (link)

This interesting trail provides an unusual variety of views from its outlook ledges and from the section above tree line on Mt. Madison's northwest slope. The trailhead has limited parking and there are no amenities.

This trailhead on fs.usda.gov

Every trail in White Mountain National Forest

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.