The Adventures of Suze

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Mt. Chocorua is a beautiful spot in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest. There are a couple trail options for this hike but this post covers the hike starting at Champney Brook Trail. This can be found on AllTrails. It’s an out and back route that’s roughly seven miles, although when I did it with my friend Liz, we got lost at one point and it ended up being closer to eight miles. The hike is rated hard on AllTrails, but i thought it was Moderate. There were some areas that were a little more technical than others, but for the most part it was really enjoyable hike.

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Liz and I did the hike together in July of 2022. There is minimal cell service at the trailhead so prepare any online maps ahead of time. There’s a $5 fee to park and at the time I went, it was cash only, however, I know some trailheads are installing card machines, so now it could be different. The day we went was beautiful and warm but not uncomfortably hot. We couldn’t have asked for better conditions.

While you do gain a lot of elevation – 2,214 feet to be exact – it was gradual and pretty gentle. Liz and I were able to comfortably chat the whole time without gasping for air. We saw others while we hiked but not a lot. The most people we saw were at the summit, but it wasn’t crowded and we were able to find a spot to sit and enjoy our summit snacks.

It was a lot cooler at the summit because of the wind and how exposed it was. The views were incredible though, 360° of green forests, blue skies and puffy clouds.

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🥾 Approximately 7.2 miles round trip

⛰️ Approximate elevation gain of 2,214 feet

🌲 Moderate to hard, depending on fitness level

💰 $5.00 fee

🦮 Dogs allowed

🚽 Pit toilets available at trailhead

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This is such a great hike and I definitely recommend it to anyone in the area. While it isn’t one of New Hampshire’s famous 4,000 footers, it’s on the 52 With A view list and is definitely worth doing.

Have you done this hike before? Let me know below!

📍I acknowledge the lands mentioned in this post are the ancestral lands of the Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) and Pequawket people.