Proctor Hill, Henniker NH

• 3-star hike
• 2.7 to 3.2 mile options
• Easy difficulty | Gain 340 to 360 feet
• Henniker, NH | Merrimack Region
• Driving Directions: Trailhead


New England College Covered Bridge.

"The only one on earth" is proudly boasted by the sign as you enter the boundaries Henniker. Fifteen miles to the West of Concord, the town can also boast a picturesque setting, and to be the home of the New England College.

Our trail route around the woodland Northern flanks of Proctor hill bordered by the winding Contoocook River is on land owned by the college, so please be respectful of any activites underway, including by not trespassing on the adventure ropes course that you'll pass by on this property.

Proctor Hill, Riverside Expand ↓ Map

Proctor Hill Loop 3★
2.7 mi, Loop, Easy, Gain 340 ft
Trailspotting Map at AllTrails

Although there is a very large parking lot at the end of Grove Street near the trails, signage prohibits parking anywhere without a permit. We recommend instead parking at Azelea Park and enjoying the river walk and covered bridge crossing to reach these trails. Trails are wide, mostly flat and free of rocks and mud. There are some river views as you walk down a former railroad alignment.

The half-mile Riverside Loop provides an additional half-mile excursion providing further river views that you can tag onto your hike should you wish. These trails are also popular with mountain bikers, although we didn't see any on the day we visited. We've also included a link to Trailforks below which maps out all the trails in this area.


River views along the former railroad alignment.


The adventure ropes course is off limits.

Tangents:
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Nearby Trails:
• 2 miles: Pats Peak & Craney Hill (4★, 3mi)
• 8 miles: Fox Forest (4★, 3-6mi)
• Show on map: All nearby trails

NH Covered Bridges
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