Wilderness
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 44.1085, -71.5324 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Bog Brook Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The trailhead accesses both Bog Brook and Wildcat River Trails, leading to Carter Notch and the Wild River Wilderness.
Chandler Brook Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Located on the Mount Washington Auto Road, this trailhead provides access to the Great Gulf Wilderness Area.
Dry River Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
This 9.6 mile trail enters the Presidential Range-Dry River Wilderness at 0.7 miles. This trail has many challenging stream crossings, accesses the Mt. Clinton and Mt. Eisenhower Trails and ends at Lakes of the Clouds Hut (5,012 ft.) (fee and reservations required). Dry River Shelter #3 is a 3-sided lean-to at mile post 6.3 on Dry River Trail. The trailhead and first .7 miles of the Dry River Trail are within Crawford Notch State Park, and are therefore under the rules of and regulations of New Hampshire state parks.
East Branch Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The trailhead offers seasonal parking for East Branch Trail which accesses Perkin's Notch Shelter, Carter Notch and the Wild River Wilderness.
Ferncroft Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Ample parking to access such trails as the Kelly Trail, Old Mast Road, Dicey's Mill and more in the Sandwich Range Wilderness.
Great Gulf Wilderness Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Recreation fee charged. See fee schedule. (link)
From this trailhead you can access much of the Great Gulf Wilderness Area. The Great Gulf trail follows the West Branch of the Peabody River through the Great Gulf Wilderness, climbing the steep and rough headwall, and ends at the junction with the Gulfside Trail 0.5 mi. below the summit of Mt. Washington.
Guinea Pond Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No Fee Required.
The Guinea Pond Trailhead serves as a good lauching off point into the Sandwich Range Wilderness Area. Parking lies past the gated Guinea Pond Trail over the Beebe River immediately on the west side of the road. From the gated Guinea Pond Trail the pond and the Wilderness area boundary can be reached within 2.0 miles. There are no amenities at this trailhead.
Restrictions Sandwich Notch Roads remains unplowed in the winter.
Hayes Copp XC-Ski Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Recreation fee charged. See fee schedule. (link)
The ski trail winds through 8 miles of forest from the campground to the border of the Great Gulf Wilderness. There is a variety of terrain to explore, and several areas where the forest opens up to reveal beautiful views.
Madison Gulf / Old Jackson Road North Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The Madison Gulf trail leads through the Great Gulf Wilderness to Madison Gulf, a very steep and rocky area with several ledge outcroppings, bouldery areas and a chimney with loose rock (not recommended for descent). Old Jackson Road, part of the Appalachian Trail, has moderate grades and decent footing as it leads to Pinkham Notch.
Pine Bend Brook Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
This trail accesses North Tripyramid and the Sandwich Range Wilderness.
Stone House / White Cairn Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Hikers can access White Cairn and Stone House Trails from this small parking lot on private land and make a loop with Blueberry Ridge Trail in the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness.
Wild River / Basin Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Recreation fee charged. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/?cid=STELPRDB5297292">See fee schedule</a>.
The Wild River and Basin Trails can be used to access the vast and scenic Wild River Wilderness and surrounding mountain ranges. There is a vault toilet at the trailhead. Both the Wild River Road and Route 113 are gated closed in the winter.
Zealand Trailhead (Forest Rd 16) the Forest Service's write-up
Fee Area Site
This trailhead serves the Zealand Trail which allows access to the AMC's Zealand Falls Hut, the Appalachain Trail, and the Pemigewasset Wilderness. Zealand Falls Hut via the Zealand Trail is 2.3 miles.