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For a scenic 3 day/2 night loop in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, check out the following hike.

• 24 Miles RT
• Driving Time from Boston 3.5-4hours
• Parking: Wild River Campground
• Peaks: Carters, Hight

This hike goes through some remote areas and is well suited for those looking to get away from the crowds. Start at the Wild River campground on the east side of the carter range.

Day 1: Hike 7 Miles to the imp campsite ($8pp). There are a number of enjoyable swimming holes in the brook which follows the trail for several miles.

Day 2: Hike 10 Miles over the carter range down to the Perkins notch shelter. This is the most scenic part of the trip, the views of Washington and the presidential range are second to none. Don't miss the wild raspberries off the rainbow trail on the way down.

Day 3: Spend the night at or in the vicinity of the shelter. The hike out follows a river on an old railroad grade is mostly flat.

There are a couple of difficult areas on day 2, but nothing beginner's can't handle assuming the distance isn't an issue.