Some hikes are perfect for exercise, views and enjoyment, especially if they are nearby, and don’t require a lot of driving. For me, one such hike is Mount Paugus (3,198 feet). Those who live in Tamworth or Sandwich are blessed with the nearby Sandwich Range.
It is about a 6-mile drive to the trailhead from Tamworth village, down Route 113A, taking a right on the dirt Fowler’s Mill Road, and then a left on Paugus Mill Road to it end — the start for trails to Mount Chocorua, Mount Paugus and the deep, silent valley between them.
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