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New Hampshire
Mad River Trail
0.7 mi
Distance
127 ft
Gain
16 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside White Mountain National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 127 ft
- Elevation loss
- 127 ft
- Highest point
- 1,492 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,452 ft
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About this trail
Mad River Trail is a short out-and-back hike in New Hampshire offering a quick escape into nature. This 1.38-mile trail provides an accessible option for families and those seeking a brief woodland walk, with the return journey retracing your original path.
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