Trail Run – Whitehorse & Cathedral Ledge
Steep and Rugged on both the uphills and the downs.
A great loop from Echo Lake State Park, or from the base of Cathedral Ledge. For trail running it’s a bit steep right out of the gate if you start at Cathedral. Echo Lake start affords a nice mile or so flat start to get the [...]
Bouldering – Humphrey’s Ledge
New Hampshire has plenty of bouldering, the problem is it’s really spread out.
If you find yourself in the North Conway area looking for bouldering the closest place is Humphrey’s ledge. On a hot summer day it’s perfectly located right near the Saco River, in the autumn the trees turn a brilliant shade of yellow, and [...]
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 [...]
Mount Washington Auto Road
Run, Cycle, Motorcycle, Automobile, Horse, Carriage, Electric Car, all have been used to reach the summit of Mount Washington.
The first motorized ascent of the Mount Washington Auto Road was completed by Freelan O. Stanley in 1899, thirty eight years after the road was competed. There are countless tales of mishaps, tragedies and triumphs on the [...]
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
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 [...]
Moat Brook – Trail running and Mountain Biking
Trail running and Mountain Biking heaven.
This loop is a lunch time favorite for many local runners and mountain bikers. This loop has a little bit of everything. switchbacks, single track, wide gravel fire roads, and some long steep hills. Its great for snowshoeing and trail running year round. There are also numerous single [...]
Tuckerman Ravine – A spring skiing destination
Crowds, Corn and Sunshine.
If you missed the skiing this winter, or just want to extend your season Mount Washington is about the only place left in late April into May. After June 1st, most seasons, it’s not worth the hike up. Tuckerman Ravine is one of the most popular destinations, for a bunch of reasons, [...]
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. [...]
Mountain Running – Franconia Ridge, New Hampshire
The Franconia Ridge is one of the classic New England hiking destinations. This loop includes a view into Walker Ravine, an AMC hut, a couple of 5000 foot peaks, above tree line running, and a series of waterfalls. The loop consists of the Old Bridal Path to Greenleaf Hut, the Greenleaf Trail to the summit of Mt. Lafayette, the Franconia Ridge Trail to the summit of Little Haystack, and the Falling Waters Trail back down to the trailhead.
Signal Ridge to Mt. Carrigan
Some of the best views in the White Mountains.
This is quite the rocky climb, but the views at the top from the observation tower and the Signal Ridge are some of the best in the White Mountains. The trail starts off fairly flat next to a stream and winds through stands of [...]
Skiing Great Gulf On Mount Washington
Skiing in the Great Gulf on Mount Washington is a great place to get away from the crowds in Tuckerman Ravine.