Category: New Hampshire Federal

Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge
Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge spans northern New Hampshire and Maine, At the southern range of the boreal forests and the northern range of the deciduous forests, the Umbagog area is a transition zone providing homes to species of both habitats.  A total of 229 bird species have been observed on the refuge, and 137 species are known to breed there.  The many fish in the lakes and rivers provide food for osprey and bald eagles.  “Mink, otter, muskrat, and beaver can be seen in the lakes and rivers while black bear, bobcats, fishers, marten, white-tailed deer and a dense population of moose inhabit the uplands. The extensive wetlands and marshes provide ideal habitat for waterfowl, such as common mergansers, American black ducks and common goldeneye and common loons.”
Here is their website.   Phone 603-482-3415  Map
Magalloway River Trail  Trail Map  1/3 mile “….a good place to view moose, boreal birds and waterfowl. It features an easy walk through a forested river’s edge to an observation platform overlooking the backwaters of the Magalloway River.”  trailfinder

White Mountain National Forest
“The White Mountain National Forest in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine ranges from mountainous hardwood forests to majestic alpine peaks.”
There are nine trails described in this brochure on accessible trails  and here is a brochure on accessible water bodies.
Here is the Forest website.  Phone 603-536-6100.  Visitor center phone 603-536-3665
Pemigewasset Ranger District 603-536-6100
Forest Discovery Trail  Guide Book 1.53 miles long in two loops. “There are breathtaking views, and opportunities to see some wildlife. ”
Lincoln  Woods Trail ” The trail crosses a suspension bridge over the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River, then follows an abandoned railroad grade for 2.8 miles along the west side of the river.”
Livermore Road  a former logging road which is mostly level and shaded by trees.
Lower Ammonoosuc River Trail  0.2 mile trail to a view of the lower falls.

Saco Ranger District phone 603-447-5448
Rail N’ River Trail 0.5 mile “…fairly flat, shady loop trail takes you out to the Swift River…” This description came from a now expired website by Eric Rathbun.
Rocky Gorge Scenic Area  There are two possible trails here.  From the parking area to Falls Ponds is 1,300′, but a short stretch sounds a little steep.  An alternate trail follows the river for about 1,000′.
Diana’s Baths   “The Baths are located 0.8 miles from the trailhead at the parking area.”
Sabbaday Falls “…..0.4 mile trail leads to a picturesque series of cascades in a narrow flume. The gravel trail is wheelchair accessible, but is steep in places (6 to 25% grades) with frequent level spots.”