Forests in Carroll County

This page aggregates routes within 3 state forests in Carroll County, New Hampshire. These areas feature dense woodlands, river corridors, and varied terrain. The primary forests covered are Bowditch-Runnels State Forest, Hemenway State Forest, and Pine River State Forest.

The primary activities are hiking, road cycling, and mountain biking. Komoot features nearly 100 routes across the region's forests. Specific guides are available for Hiking in Carroll County and Road Cycling Routes in Carroll County.

There are numerous hiking trails available across the forests in Carroll County. Bowditch-Runnels State Forest offers 18 different hiking routes, and Hemenway State Forest has 15. The terrain consists of natural surface paths through dense woodlands and along river corridors.

The forests offer routes for road cycling, gravel biking, and touring. Pine River State Forest is particularly suited for road cycling, with 8 routes available. Bowditch-Runnels State Forest also has routes for road cycling and gravel biking.

Bowditch-Runnels State Forest provides opportunities for hiking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking. The forest contains over 45 routes, including 18 for hiking and 11 for road cycling. The landscape features over 3,800 acres of dense woodlands, ponds, and streams.

Hemenway State Forest is suitable for hiking, jogging, road cycling, and gravel biking. The area includes over 40 routes, with 15 for hiking and 10 for jogging. Its terrain is characterized by ancient forests and the Swift River.

Pine River State Forest is primarily known for road cycling. All 8 of its featured routes are for road cycling. The forest covers 3,244 acres and is defined by its pine-forested valley and the Pine River.

Yes, jogging and running trails are available, particularly in Hemenway State Forest and Bowditch-Runnels State Forest. Hemenway State Forest has 10 designated jogging routes. A guide to Running Trails in Carroll County is also available.

The terrain in these New Hampshire forests includes dense woodlands, pine-forested valleys, and corridors along rivers like the Swift River and Pine River. Trails are primarily natural surface paths, with some paved roads suitable for cycling. The landscape offers a mix of gentle and more varied terrain.

There are almost 100 routes available across the 3 forests featured on this page. These routes have been shared by over 500 komoot visitors. The collection of routes has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.