Great North Woods

The Great North Woods Region is the most rugged in New Hampshire. From its vast forests and numerous lakes, this area provides for many activities. It is also very close to Vermont, Maine, and the Canadian province of Quebec. Things to See and Do Attractions Christies Maple Farm in Lancaster - Ever wonder how maple syrup is made? Find out here! Visit the Maple Museum and then enjoy the free taste testing bar. Covered Bridges Columbia-Lemington - Built in 1912, this bridge is the northernmost covered bridge spanning the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. Located west of New Hampshire State Route 135. Lancaster-Lunenburg - 266 foot bridge built in 1911. Crosses Connecticut River and joins New Hampshire and Vermont. This bridge is located west of New Hampshire State Route 135, 5 miles west of Lancaster Village. Lancaster-Mechanic Street - Built in 1862 and crosses the Israel River. Located east of the junction of U.S. Routes 2 and 3 in Lancaster Village. Northumberland-Groveton - This foot traffic only bridge was built in 1852. It crosses the Upper Ammonoosuc River and spans 126 feet. Located east of U.S. Route 3. Pittsburg-Clarksville - Built in 1876, crosses the Connecticut River. This 88'-6" bridge is located South of U.S. Route 3, one mile west of Pittsburg Village. Pittsburg-Happy Corner - This 60 foot bridge spans the Perry Stream and is located 1 mile south of U.S. Route 3, 6 miles northeast of Pittsburg Village. One of the oldest bridges in northern New Hampshire. Pittsburg-River Road - This bridge also crosses the Perry Stream and is 50 feet long. Located south of U.S. Routes 3 and 51, 2 miles northeast of Pittsburg Village. Stark-Stark - This 134 foot bridge crosses the Upper Ammonoosuc River located northwest of New Hampshire State Route 110 at Stark Village. Parks & Trails Coleman State Park in Stewartstown - Park offers great fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The park is the northern terminus of the Androscoggin Trail, a hiking path the extends 55 miles south to Berlin. Dixville Notch State Park - Scenic gorge and waterfalls on two mountain brooks. Hiking trails extend to nearby mountains. Enjoy a leisurely hike and a picnic! Scenic Drives Moose Path Trail - The route begins at the junction of State Route 16 and U.S. Route 2 in Gorham. Proceed north on State Route 16 through Berlin and Milan. At the town of Errol, head west on State Route 26. Pass through Dixville Notch and Kidderville. At Colebrook, turn north onto State Route 145. The route ends at the town of Pittsburg. Length is 98 miles. State Route 3 - Explore the north country on State Route 3 from Colebrook to the Canadian border. State Route 135 - Enjoy the scenery on State Route 135 between Dalton and Lancaster. Woodland Heritage Trail - This loop begins in Lancaster on U.S. Route 3 and proceeds north to Northumberland east along State Route 110. Continue onto State Route 110A and then onto State Route 110B. Head south on State Route 16 through Milan and Berlin. At Gorham, head west on U.S. Route 2. The loop will end back in Lancaster. Length of trip is 65 miles.

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