The East Pond Loop takes hikers on an undulating path through mossy, fern covered hardwood and evergreen forest. Good views of both ponds and the surrounding mountains are available shore side. The Tripoli Road accessing this trailhead is closed in winter. Bring extra food and water and be prepared for emergencies. A parking permit is required at trailheads in the White Mountain National Forest.

The Discovery trail is an easy and informative walk through hardwood forest on the Hancock Branch of the Pemigewasset River. This trail is wheelchair accessible and provides an educational experience for everyone.

The Ripley falls hike is a short outing to an attractive small waterfall on avalanche brook. The trail travels through attractive hardwood and coniferous forest. Traction devises are advised for icy or snowy conditions.

A prominent ridge on the southern portion of Cannon cliff with plenty of exposure and good pro. Aside from from the classic ridge route to the top of the cliff other classic routes put up in the 1970's are present. Check weather reports before heading out to Cannon, storms approaching from the west will not be visible and wear a helmet.

A short walk to decent climbing, much of it excellent for beginners, on good rock. The granite here is solid and the terrain blocky and varied giving the opportunity to work out your technique. Views from the top of the bluff are pleasant as well. Bring a standard trad rack a hand full of draws and a 60-meter rope.

Located on the West side of Mt Oscar above the Zealand Valley this formation features bright slabby granite of decent quality. There a handful of well conceived bolted routes that don't see a tremendous amount of traffic. The approach is a very pleasant walk on an old logging road and a single track spur. Be aware there is a bear population dining on an abundant supply of raspberries and moose as well. The Zealand road accessing this area is closed in winter.

This is a section of the Appalachian Trail crossing over Mount Guyot, Mt. Zealand, Zeacliff, and Mt. Hale

Located below the former location of the Old Man of the Mountain formation the Cannon Cliff slabs offer renown, classic climbs on granite. The approach can be a challenge in and of itself; depart right from the paved path next to a large block and follow a faint path, eventually you may see some cairns but moving through the talus covered brush just before you break through to the open talus field is bound to try your patience. Rock fall is an ever present hazard at Cannon Cliff so wearing a helmet is a must. Beware the weather at Cannon as conditions can change quickly and storms approaching from the west will not be visible until they are upon you.

The Grape Ape area is characterized by tall imposing rock with many overhangs, seams and cracks. You'll find a handful of multi-pitch routes of good quality highly regarded as classics in the eastern climbing community. Rock fall is a constant hazard at Cannon Cliff so always wear a helmet.

The tallest hunk of rock in New Hampshire and the site of some famed classic routes. Rock quality is good throughout these varied climbs. The approach can be a challenge in and of itself; depart right from the paved path next to a large block and follow a faint path, eventually you may see some cairns but moving through the talus covered brush just before you break through to the open talus field is bound to try your patience.