Guidebook for Franconia

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Littleton New Hampshire is a quintessential New England small town with a vibrant downtown area. Littleton’s Main Street and surrounding area is filled with several unique shops, eateries, coffee shops, a craft brewery, a beautiful covered bridge, a river walk, a bike path, and more. PLUS, Littleton offers a variety of hiking trails and nature walking paths. Ranked number six among the 50 best small towns in America. It is also known as the “Be Glad” town in honor of Littleton native and Pollyanna author Eleanor H. Porter. There are several short hikes that make visiting Littleton worthwhile: Ammonosuc River Covered Bridge Loop Experience this 0.8-mile loop trail near Littleton, New Hampshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. Takes you over covered bridge and a suspension bridge. The Dells: Check out this 1.3-mile out-and-back trail near Littleton, New Hampshire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Kilburn Crags: This is a 1.8-mile out-and-back trail near Littleton, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Littleton is 13 miles from Freeland Acres.