New Hampshire has tons of great hiking, but one short, family-friendly hike is among the most beautiful in all of the Granite State. Rattlesnake Mountain is a 1.7 mile out and back trail that is easy enough for the whole family to manage. Although the hike is short, this walk will lead you somewhere truly spectacular.
JKWAK/Trip Advisor The whole family will be excited for this easy hike. Despite its short distance, the reward at the top is big. However, the view along the trail is also stunning, especially in the fall.
mwms1916/flickr When you reach the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain, you’ll understand why the trail is so popular. The view from the summit is one of the most beautiful in New Hampshire.
Ashlyn Rice/All Trails Sparkling Squam Lake, where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed, fills your view, making the perfect photo opportunity.
Vas Bhandakar/flickr The blue waters dotted with islands are even more stunning when they’re combined with the autumn colors in New Hampshire.
Christopher Dolan/All Trails Even once the leaves begin to fall, the view from the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain is gorgeous.
Sofia Spanos/All Trails It’s also the perfect place to appreciate the beautiful New Hampshire sun, whether it is cutting through a crisp fall day, or setting over the mountains.
Rich Clair/All Trails On the way down Rattlesnake, you’ll want to take time to find the beauty along the trails. This time of year, it won’t be hard!
msmw1916/flickr Even the smallest details are gorgeous.
mwms1916/flickr When you finish your hike, be sure to head into the town of Holderness to appreciate Squam Lake in person.
Dennis Cooke/flickr From the ground, it is almost as beautiful as it is from the top of Rattlesnake Mountain.
Tom Robson/Hiking Project
The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is accessible off Route 113, and is easy to hike throughout the fall. Peak foliage in the area generally occurs in the middle of October.
JKWAK/Trip Advisor
The whole family will be excited for this easy hike. Despite its short distance, the reward at the top is big. However, the view along the trail is also stunning, especially in the fall.
mwms1916/flickr
When you reach the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain, you’ll understand why the trail is so popular. The view from the summit is one of the most beautiful in New Hampshire.
Ashlyn Rice/All Trails
Sparkling Squam Lake, where the movie On Golden Pond was filmed, fills your view, making the perfect photo opportunity.
Vas Bhandakar/flickr
The blue waters dotted with islands are even more stunning when they’re combined with the autumn colors in New Hampshire.
Christopher Dolan/All Trails
Even once the leaves begin to fall, the view from the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain is gorgeous.
Sofia Spanos/All Trails
It’s also the perfect place to appreciate the beautiful New Hampshire sun, whether it is cutting through a crisp fall day, or setting over the mountains.
Rich Clair/All Trails
On the way down Rattlesnake, you’ll want to take time to find the beauty along the trails. This time of year, it won’t be hard!
msmw1916/flickr
Even the smallest details are gorgeous.
When you finish your hike, be sure to head into the town of Holderness to appreciate Squam Lake in person.
Dennis Cooke/flickr
From the ground, it is almost as beautiful as it is from the top of Rattlesnake Mountain.
Tom Robson/Hiking Project
Have you been on this beautiful hike in New Hampshire? If you’re looking for more great trails in the Granite State, check out this hike that will lead you some place unforgettable!
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