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This information is a public record of the 1980 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Boulder Loop Trail

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    2.8 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
 (1 review)

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The Albany bridge was built in 1858 across the Swift River in New Hampshire. Photo by Earl Mcgehee.
The Albany bridge was built in 1858 across the Swift River in New Hampshire. Photo by Earl Mcgehee.
The trail. Photo by Janie Walker.
The trail. Photo by Janie Walker.
Views from ledges. Photo by JanieWalker.
Views from ledges. Photo by JanieWalker.
View from ledges. Photo by Janie Walker.
View from ledges. Photo by Janie Walker.
Trailhead. Photo by Janie Walker.
Trailhead. Photo by Janie Walker.
Albany Covered Bridge located in Albany, New Hampshire. Photo by Waz8.
Albany Covered Bridge located in Albany, New Hampshire. Photo by Waz8.
  • The Albany bridge was built in 1858 across the Swift River in New Hampshire. Photo by Earl Mcgehee.
  • The Albany bridge was built in 1858 across the Swift River in New Hampshire. Photo by Earl Mcgehee.
  • The trail. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • Views from ledges. Photo by JanieWalker.
  • View from ledges. Photo by Janie Walker.
  • Trailhead. Photo by Janie Walker.
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Location: Albany, NH, off Kancamgus Highway

  • States: New Hampshire
  • Counties: Carroll

Gradual climb with some step pitches. Views of Mt Chocorua and the Swift River Valley from the ledges. Moderate difficulty. 2-4 hours round trip. Through broad-leafed/evergreen forests.

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Reviews

Janie Walker
Janie Walker
Jul 16, 2021
Boulder Loop Trail

This trail begins past the covered bridge. Typical White Mountain trail - rocks, boulders, and roots are your footbed, and there are lovely views at the ledges up top (make sure you take the spur path at the"Views" sign). Elevation gain is 900 feet. $5 for parking, and that lot fills up early on the weekends.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeing

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Snow, snow play general
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Cristin Bailey
White Mountain National Forest
Saco Ranger District
Conway, NH 3818
[email protected] • (603) 447-5448

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 860
  • Elevation (high): 1750
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): --
  • Tread Width (average): 36"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 15
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 35
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    May 31, 1980
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