Franconia Notch Bike Trail – Franconia State Park (Franconia, New Hampshire)

Franconia Notch Bike Path is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Franconia, New Hampshire that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from May until October. The path is within Franconia Notch State Park.

The trail is in the mountains so there is some ups and downs along the route

Scenic views of mountains and lakes

Greenfield State Park – Greenfield, New Hampshire

Greenfield State Park is a 400-acre public recreation area in Greenfield, New Hampshire. The park features ponds, bogs, and a forest that extends to the shore of undeveloped Otter Lake. Activities include camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and non-motorized boating. There is a small store, playground, boat ramp, and rentals.

Sandy swimming beach

Store and rentals

Picnic tables and playground

Wentworth State Park – Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Wentworth State Park is a 50-acre public recreation area on the north shore of Lake Wentworth in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Activities include swimming, picnicking, non-motorized boating, and fishing. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, flush toilets and a group use area.

The remains of the Wentworth Estate are nearby at the Governor Wentworth State Historic Site

Northwood Meadows State Park – Northwood, New Hampshire

Northwood Meadows State Park in Northwood, New Hampshire spans 674.5 acres in a wilderness setting. This wooded park has a vast wetlands area and is excellent for nature walks and picnicking. The park includes a pond created by a dammed brook – a popular place for fishing and non-motorized boating. The easily accessible trails also make the park an ideal place for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

The pleasant trail makes its way through forest

The trail brings you to a pond