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Lake of the Clouds Hut is the highest and one of the most iconic of the AMC’s backcountry huts. Perched at 5,012 feet between Mount Monroe and Mount Washington, it offers stunning alpine views, dramatic sunsets, and a front-row seat to the Presidential Range’s famously unpredictable weather. It's a great place to stop and refill water bottles or shelter from the weather on a day hike or an iconic (and popular!) place to spend the night. The hut is full-service during the summer and early fall, with bunk accommodations, family-style dinner and breakfast, potable water, and composting toilets. It sleeps over 90 hikers and is a popular overnight stop for those tackling the Presidential Traverse. Reservations are essential and fill quickly.

Right off the Londonderry Rail Trail, Hood Park is a great place for a break. Right next to Hoods Pond, there is a beach facing the water so you can sit and take in the views. There are also some nice trails around the pond that are open to the public.

The 'Echo Lake' in the 'State Park' of the same name is very popular as a swimming lake in the summer months. A panoramic path leads around the lake; the place is also the starting point for hikes to the rocky cliffs 'Cathedral Ledge' and 'White Horse Ledge' with a spectacular view of the 'Saco River Valley'. https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/echo-lake-state-park

Nice stop at mountain lakes

Echo Lake is a popular spot for swimming and picnics. There are several trails to choose from that go around the lake through beautiful woodlands.

From this point you have a great view over the lake. With a little luck you can watch birds. The best time to visit is from April to November. Dogs are allowed, but must be leashed.

Right off the Londonderry Rail Trail, Hood Park is a great place for a break. Right next to Hoods Pond, there is a beach facing the water so you can sit and take in the views. There are also some nice trails around the pond that are open to the public.

Echo Lake is a popular spot for swimming and picnics. There are several trails to choose from that go around the lake through beautiful woodland.