Welcome back to an all-new post featuring the top trails and OHV parks across America! This week, we are back to showcase a few trails in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire is full of smaller trails throughout the northern part of the state. Here, you will find White Mountain National Forest, a park full of trails and opportunities to camp. Check out these 6 spots that locals recommend if you’re ever in the area!
Note: The trails listed below are in no particular order.
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1. New Hampshire Class 6 Roads
Submission By: Marco (@eastcoasttaco
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The beauty of the New Hampshire Class 6 Roads is they are littered throughout the entire state, and anyone can access them. You can access some of the most beautiful views of the state by 4×4 as well as some of the most technical public wheeling trails nestled among the forests.
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
A New Hampshire Class 6 road can be anything from a simple dirt road to a nearly impassable trail for a street-legal vehicle. You can find river/bog crossings, large rock gardens, deep mud holes, and steep hill climbs/descents. One single trail can offer a little bit of everything. For that reason, I can’t necessarily rate them. However, I would rate the easiest ones a 2/10 and the hardest ones a 9/10.
2. MileSlip
Submission By: Josh (@constantoverland)
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MileSlip is a great Class 6 Road located in Milford, NH. Milford is a quiet and beautiful little town not too far from Nashua. There is tons of wildlife, and other people are usually enjoying it as well. When you’re done, there’s plenty to eat, drink and explore in town to unwind.
Overall, it is a great place to have fun wheeling or a full-day trip. Just please remember to bring out what you bring in – trash leaves trash!
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
I would rate the trail’s difficulty level a 4/10. Most stock 4×4 trucks can easily complete the road. Depending on your experience level, you may want a spotter in some areas. Overall, it’s a great place for beginners or people looking to test new parts!
3. Cedar Stream Road
Submission By: Author Submitted
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This 24-mile route goes around the second Connecticut Lake and Lake Francis. If you’re looking for a nice, easy drive on well-maintained roads, this is the place for you.
Since it’s so close to many lakes and different bodies of water, you could easily stop to do some fishing. There are a few backcountry trout ponds that are walk-in only off the main route.
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
Based on OnX rating, I would rate this a 1/10. This seems to be a logging or forest road that covers a large area. While there are active logging trucks going through here, there are no major or technical obstacles that would require high clearance or serious modifications to your truck.
4. Mountain Road
Submission By: Nathan (@quicksand_overland_)
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This trail has everything from rocks to deep puddles and bogs. The views are pleasant, and the terrain offers various options depending on how brave you feel. It’s great for a day trip with your friends!
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
I’d say the trail is a 5/10. Overall, it is relatively easy with one technical section. However, we’ve been able to navigate stock Tacomas and Jeeps through it with a little patience.
5. New Colony
Submission By: Author Submitted – Photos By: Holly Leva
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This trail runs through the Cardigan Mountain State Forest in New Hampshire and is the perfect opportunity for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.
Depending on the weather, the trails may be covered in mud, but there is also rocky terrain and dirt roads. You can also navigate obstacles like boulders, washouts, and deep ruts. You may also encounter fallen trees, which frequently happen in this area.
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
I would rate this as a 5/10. While the obstacles aren’t necessarily the hardest, they still require some modifications and skills to tackle. There is one part that it is only one vehicle wide, making it one of the trickiest sections. This means that if someone is traveling down the opposite way, it may require some maneuvering to get people through.
All in all, it looks like a fun trail to explore if you want to test your rig out a bit, but remember to take recovery equipment!
6. Jericho Mountain State Park
Submission By: Author Submitted – Photo By: @mtbyota
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Jericho Mountain State Park is a state park located in the White Mountain National Forest. It offers many trails and off-shoots for exploring.
If you plan camping, you can opt for a campsite or find some dispersed camping throughout the state park and within the national forest.
What Difficulty Would You Rate This Spot?
Since there are plenty of trails to explore, it’s pretty hard to give it a single rating. Based on the trials I saw, I would rate it between a 1/10 and a 6/10. There are definitely some more technical areas that require increased clearance and additional modifications, but many other trails can be done in 2WD. Regardless, always double-check the trails you plan on exploring before your trip.
Final Thoughts
And that wraps up this week’s trail features in New Hampshire.
We hope you enjoyed these user submissions! Stay tuned for next week, where we’ll explore a whole new state!
