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Franconia Notch – Bike Trail

Franconia Notch - Bike Trail

Start at the North end of the trail if you’re biking with younger kids.
There are lots of ups and downs along this fantastic paved bike path that runs along Route 93 through Franconia Notch. Your best option is to spot a car at the Basin or at the Flume if you want to ride the [...]


Elephant Head – Crawford Notch

Elephant Head - Crawford Notch

A tiny 0.3 mile walk up to a grand vista of Crawford Notch.
Since the 1800’s families have been walking up to Elephant Head to enjoy a perfect view right in the middle of Crawford Notch. On the notch side of the notch the view is short but takes in Saco Lake, Crawford Station and The [...]


Nanamocomuck Ski, Run, Bike, Trail

Nanamocomuck Ski, Run, Bike, Trail

A true four season trail along the Swift River.
Winding its way South from Bear Notch Road down to the Albany Covered Bridge, this trail is perfect way to get introduced to trail running, mountain biking or snow shoeing. Also known on the map as Forest Rd. 28, and Lower Nanamocomuck Ski Trail.

The south end of [...]


Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire

Maple Sugaring in New Hampshire

Perfect early spring activity, go check out how maple syrup is made.
Typically the big weekend for Maple sugaring is the last weekend in March. But that all depends on Mother Nature. If the temps are too warm, too early then the sap runs too fast and only for a few days and can’t be harvested. [...]


Snow shoeing to Sabbaday Falls

Snow shoeing to Sabbaday Falls

Maybe the shortest trail in New Hampshire. Sabbaday Falls is a great place to get used to snow shoeing or take the kids out without getting too far out there.