Waterville Valley is home to the oldest network of hiking trails in the northeast. The trails, maintained by the historic hiking club, The Waterville Valley Athletic and Improvement Association [WVAIA], founded in 1888, offer a wide variety of natural phenomena to enjoy: views, cascades, geological sights, wildlife, wildflowers, mushrooms, and all within a two-hour moderate hike from the valley floor.

The brevity of these hikes allows for plenty of time to stop and learn about the abundance of wild flora in the valley, explore rock caverns, and for those willing to brave the chilly waters, you can take a dip in a mountain stream.

• All ages welcome. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
  
  
• Hikes begin at 12:30 PM on selected Thursdays in July and August and return to the Waterville Valley Recreation Department at 3:30 PM. For more information, see the Calendar on the Home Page, or call the Waterville Valley Recreation Department @ (603) 236-4695.
  
  
• $10 per person. Pre-register with the Waterville Valley Recreation Department @ (603) 236-4695. Buy a 2009 Nature Adventure Pass for $60 and participate in all Half-Day Hikes, Full-Day Hikes and Nature Adventure Walks for FREE.
  
  
• We meet at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department and use the Waterville Valley Trolley for transportation.
  
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