Church Pond is a mountain pond near the Swift River in the heart of the White Mountain National Forest. Accessed from the Passaconaway Campground off of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, the Church Pond Trail crosses the Swift River and travels 1.5 miles along boardwalks and through wetlands to Church Pond. Hikers return the same way back to the campground for a 3 mile out-and-back hike.
Please note that there is no bridge at the crossing of the Swift River. Hikers must ford the river, which is usually between ankle and knee deep.
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From Interstate 93: Take Exit 32 for Lincoln and head east on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (NH-112). Follow the byway east for 21.3 miles, and turn left for the Passaconaway Campground entrance. Follow the road left for Sites 13-33. The Church Pond Trailhead is located at far end of the campground, just past Site 18.
From Conway: Follow the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (NH-112) west for 14.2 miles, and and turn right for the Passaconaway Campground entrance. Follow the road left for Sites 13-33. The Church Pond Trailhead is located at far end of the campground, just past Site 18.
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