Paradise Meadows

Paradise Meadows is part of the large Forbidden Plateau area at the foot of Mount Washington. The Paradise Meadows Loop Trail is approximately 4 km long and leads through subalpine meadows along a boardwalk and gravel path. In summer, the meadows are covered with flowers and heather.
During the winter months and into early summer, a thick, deep blanket of snow covers the area, concealing boardwalks and trails beneath it. Individual signposts guide the way; the Komoot map is helpful, but for the most part, you'll have to rely on the tracks left in the snow by other hikers. Snowshoes may be helpful, but the snow is firm, and you won't sink deeply into it with hiking boots; the surfaces aren't icy, so spikes aren't necessary. (May 12, 2025)
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