Ten family-friendly hikes in New England

Green Hills A 4,222-acre Nature Conservancy preserve minutes from the outlet stores of North Conway, N.H., the Green Hills feature rare plants and spectacular views of the Mount Washington Valley. Snow-free when surrounding ridges cling to winter, the preserve combines challenging terrain with relaxing jaunts through picturesque forests. Hike: Embark on the 4.2-mile round-trip hike to 1,793-foot Peaked Mountain on a woods road that leads across municipal parkland. Bear left to reach the nature preserve and the start of a loop. Hike clockwise along the Peaked Mountain, Middle Mountain Connector, and Middle Mountain trails before returning to the start. Trailhead: Located in North Conway on Thompson Road, 0.3 mile off of Artist Falls Road.
Jeff Romano for The Boston Globe

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Green Hills
A 4,222-acre Nature Conservancy preserve minutes from the outlet stores of North Conway, N.H., the Green Hills feature rare plants and spectacular views of the Mount Washington Valley. Snow-free when surrounding ridges cling to winter, the preserve combines challenging terrain with relaxing jaunts through picturesque forests.
Hike: Embark on the 4.2-mile round-trip hike to 1,793-foot Peaked Mountain on a woods road that leads across municipal parkland. Bear left to reach the nature preserve and the start of a loop. Hike clockwise along the Peaked Mountain, Middle Mountain Connector, and Middle Mountain trails before returning to the start.
Trailhead: Located in North Conway on Thompson Road, 0.3 mile off of Artist Falls Road.