Hiking Near Wolfeboro?

[threecy]

Originally Posted by skier90

threecy, can you tell me more about Mt. Roberts, is it ok to park at the botteling plant? Also how is Mt. Chocorua?

I've hiked Mt. Roberts twice in the past year or so. You can in fact park near the bottling plant - there's a small hiker parking lot just inside the old gate house. It's *much* faster than starting from the larger hiker trailhead on 171. From the bottling plant area, it's a moderate at best length hike - the best views are from the ledges on the way to the top (though there is a nice northern view from the summit). Very scenic.

Chocorua is great. So far I've ascended it via Champney Falls, Piper, and Liberty. I'm not quite sure which one I prefer...for a first time visit, though, I'd recommend Champney Falls, since you can stop by the falls and also check out Middle Sister without adding much to the hike. Piper, though, is the closest major trailhead to Wolfeboro (there is one closer up a dirt road).

Green Mountain in Effingham is also a nice moderate hike - three different trails climb it. There are views from the fire tower.