National Forest Service

Champney Falls Trail
The trail begins at the Champney Falls
Parking Lot on the Kancamagus Highway
(Rt. 112), 10 miles west of its junction
with Route 16.

Trail distances and estimated hiking
times from trailhead:
Champney Falls Loop: 1.4 miles, 55 min.
Piper Trail: 3.2 miles, 2 hrs., 35 min.
Mt. Chocorua summit 3.8 miles, 3 hours.
Elevation Gain: 2500 feet

Trail narrative: The Champney Falls
Trail begins by the information board in
the parking area. After crossing the
footbridge over Twin Brook, the trail turns
sharply to the right. Follow the gradual
grade of an old logging road to Champney
Brook. At 1.4 miles, a loop trail will
branch off on the left to scenic Champney
and Pitcher Falls. In .3 miles the loop will
reconnect with the Champney Falls Trail,
which becomes steeper. The first set of
switchbacks is reached at 2.4 miles. At 3.0
miles the Middle Sister cutoff leads to the
Middle Sister Trail. The Champney Falls
Trail will reach a saddle and pass the
Middle Sister Trail on the left. Soon
The Champney Falls Trail ends at the junction
of the Piper Trail, which will lead you to
the summit in .06 mile.

Loop hike options:
From the summit, descend via the Beeline
Trail to the Bolles Trail. Turn right onto
the Bolles Trail and return to the parking
area where you began.