The Greeley Ponds Trail heads north to the Kancamagus Scenic Byway from Livermore Road and follows the Mad River to its headwaters at Greeley Ponds. The trail is generally easy and connects to other hiking trails -- Goodrich Rock, Timber Camp and Osceola Peaks.
From the south, the trail follows the Mad River to its source at Upper Greeley Pond. After 0.9 miles, the Goodrich Rock Trail diverges to the left and winds through the Davis Boulders and up a 20-foot ladder to a lookout. Another 0.8 miles north along the Greeley Ponds trail, the Timber Camp trail diverges left and ascends the south slope of Mt. Osceola to an old logging campsite. (Please note that historic relics are protected by law and should not be removed.) The Greeley Ponds Trail continues north to the ponds and crosses the Mad River once on a bridge and again via a ford that can be difficult at high water. Beyond Upper Greeley Pond, the trail crosses over Mad River Notch and then descends to the Kancamagus Scenic Byway.
Please note that camping and fires are prohibited in the Greeley Ponds Scenic Area, which includes the area around the ponds as well as a buffer along the trail in either direction.
Fees: There is a daily parking fee at Livermore Parking area.
Pets: Please note that pets are NOT allowed on Livermore Road in the winter.
Before you hike, know the hiker responsibility code and be prepared:
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For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest hiking page, or the Waterville Valley Athletic & Improvement Association website, or contact:
From the south: To access Waterville Valley's Livermore trailhead on W. Branch Road, take Exit 28 on I-93, and follow NH-49 11.3 miles through Waterville Valley. Turn right on Boulder Path Road. At the library, turn left on W. Branch Road for 0.7 miles to the parking lot on the right. If you cross the bridge you've gone too far.
An alternate approach is to follow NH-49 from I-93 Exit 28 for 10.2 miles and turn left on Tripoli Road. At the "Y" stay right on Tripoli Road and turn right on W. Branch Road over the bridge to the Livermore trailhead. An alternate approach (summer only) is from I-93 Exit 31 in Woodstock. Follow the gravel-surfaced Tripoli Road 9.3 miles. Turn left on W. Branch Road, cross the bridge and then turn left into the parking lot.
From the north: Parking is available at the Greeley Ponds trailhead on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (NH-112). The trailhead is on the right, 9.6 miles east of Exit 32 on I-93 and 25.4 miles west of Conway.
Please note: There is a parking fee at Waterville Valley's Livermore trailhead, and in winter no pets are allowed on Livermore Road.
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