White Mountains Hiking: Devil’s Slide in Stark, NH – A Short, Steep Hike with Big White Mountains Views
If you're in New Hampshire’s North Country and looking for a short but scenic trail with dramatic views, Devil’s Slide in Stark, NH delivers in a big way. This 2.1-mile round-trip hike may be brief, but it makes up for its length with a punchy climb and a cliff-top payoff that rivals longer treks. Tucked away in the northern reaches of the White Mountains, this little-known trail offers solitude, big scenery, and quick access to panoramic views overlooking the historic Village of Stark and rugged peaks of the Pilot Range rising in the distance. Devil’s Slide Trail Description The Devil’s Slide Trail wastes no time—it starts climbing almost immediately from the roadside parking area on Northside Road, just outside the picturesque covered bridge in the Village of Stark. The trail is unrelenting but manageable, climbing steadily through mixed hardwood forest with occasional rocky steps and root-filled sections (especially near the top) that keep things interesting. After about a mile ...
