- Whitecap Mountain — A truly great hike, about 2,200 feet and 5.4 miles if you do the loop. You can combine it with a dip in Ellisa River if you hike down the River to Ridge Trail.
- Glassface Ledges Trail — A 0.8-mile hike takes you to idyllic views of the Androscoggin River and surrounding hills.
- Swift River Trail — This pleasant half-mile trail that runs along the shallow Swift River is flat and easy.
- Mystery Mountain — A relatively easy hike of 0.7 miles (even shorter if you stop at the first nice lookout) brings you to a charming view of the village below nestled in the river valley.
- Pennacook Area Community Trails — Approximately 4 miles of single-track bicycling paths through harvested forest behind the high school. Walkers are welcome but make way for riders! The nicest section is along Scotty Brook.
- Rumford Community Forest — Inland Woods + Trails is developing a trail network on this 464-acre forest. As of 2025, you can do a couple of moderate hikes, one to a viewpoint, or mosey along a 0.2-mile accessible path beside a stream.
- Stickney’s Winter Woodland Walking Trails — This small privately-owned trail system — about 1.4 miles in the network — is on the side of a steep hill near downtown Rumford, offering a peaceful getaway.