| Abenaki Ski Area (Wolfeboro) – Community-run local hill |
390 Pine Hill Rd., Wolfeboro, NH 03894 |
(603) 569-5639 |
www.wolfeboronh.gov/parks-recreation |
~20 miles (30 min) SE |
200 ft |
7 trails, 18 skiable acres (alpine only; no Nordic) |
2 lifts (rope tow & handle tow) |
Small lodge, night skiing lights, very low-cost tickets; no on-site rentals or lodging (town of Wolfeboro nearby for services) |
~15 mi to NH Route 16; ~25 mi to I-93 (via NH 11) |
| Attitash Mountain Resort (Bartlett) – Large alpine resort in White Mountains |
775 US-302, Bartlett, NH 03812 |
(800) 223-7669 |
www.attitash.com |
~60 miles (1.5 hrs) NNE |
1,750 ft |
76 trails, 311 acres (alpine) (no Nordic trails) |
8 lifts (incl. 3 high-speed quads, 2 fixed quads, 2 triples, 1 surface) |
Two connected peaks with base lodges, ski school, rentals, dining; slopeside lodging at Attitash Mtn. Village and nearby hotels |
On US 302; ~5 mi from NH 16; ~12 mi from US Route 3/I-93 (via US 302) |
| Bear Notch Ski Touring Center (Bartlett) – Cross-country ski network in White Mts. |
1573 US-302, Bartlett, NH 03812 |
(603) 374-2277 |
www.bearnotchskitouring.com |
~55 miles (1.3 hrs) N |
N/A (Nordic area) |
70 km XC trails (60 km groomed) through forests and along Saco River |
No lifts (groomed XC trails only) |
Rustic farmhouse base lodge with rentals, lessons, daily homemade soups/bread; trails link to local lodging and restaurants in Bartlett |
On US 302 in Bartlett; ~15 mi west of NH 16; ~30 mi north of I-93 (Lincoln) |
| Bolduc Park (Laconia/Gilford) – Non-profit XC skiing park |
282 Gilford Ave., Gilford, NH 03249 |
(603) 524-1370 |
www.bolducpark.com |
~3 miles (10 min) SW |
N/A (Nordic area) |
~5 km groomed XC trails (easy, gentle terrain) |
No lifts (XC/snowshoe only) |
Warming hut and equipment rentals available; volunteer-run, very affordable family ski area. Close to Laconia’s town amenities for food/lodging |
~6 mi from I-93 (Exit 20 via US 3/NH 11) |
| Bretton Woods (Carroll) – NH’s largest ski area (alpine & Nordic) |
99 Ski Area Rd., Bretton Woods, NH 03575 |
(603) 278-3320 |
www.brettonwoods.com |
~80 miles (1.5 hrs) NNW |
1,500 ft (summit elev. 3,100′) |
63 trails + 40 glades (464 acres) alpine; Nordic: 100+ km XC trail network |
Alpine: 9 lifts (1 8-passenger gondola, 4 high-speed quads, 1 quad, 1 T-bar, 2 carpets). Nordic: no lifts (trail network only) |
Major base area with lodges, rentals, ski school, multiple dining options; luxury on-site lodging at Omni Mt. Washington Hotel and slope-side condos. Nordic Center with rental gear, lessons, warming cabin |
On US 302; ~5 mi from I-93 (via US 3 exit in Franconia Notch) |
| Cannon Mountain (Franconia) – State-owned big mountain skiing |
9 Franconia Notch State Park, Franconia, NH 03580 |
(603) 823-8800 |
www.cannonmt.com |
~45 miles (50 min) N |
2,180 ft (highest ski area summit in NH) |
97 trails, 285 acres (alpine only; no Nordic at mtn base, see Franconia XC) |
10 lifts (1 Aerial Tramway, 1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed quad, 3 triples, 1 double, 3 surface) |
Historic aerial tramway, NH Ski Museum at base, cafeteria/pub in lodge. No on-mountain lodging (state park); nearby lodging in Franconia/Lincoln. |
Directly off I-93 (Exits 34B & 34C) in Franconia Notch |
| Cranmore Mountain Resort (North Conway) – Historic family resort in North Conway |
239 Skimobile Rd., North Conway, NH 03860 |
(800) 786-6754 |
www.cranmore.com |
~55 miles (1.25 hrs) NE |
1,200 ft |
56 trails, 170 acres (alpine) (no Nordic) |
7 lifts (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed quad, 1 triple, 1 double, 3 carpets) |
Located in downtown North Conway (hotels/dining minutes away). Features large tubing park, mountain coaster, giant swing. Base lodge with food/pub; new slopeside condos (Kearsarge Brook). |
~15 mi from NH 16 (in N. Conway village center); ~40 mi from I-93 (Lincoln) via Kancamagus Hwy (seasonal) or US 302 |
| Crotched Mountain (Bennington) – Southern NH ski area known for night skiing |
615 Francestown Rd., Bennington, NH 03442 |
(603) 588-3668 |
www.crotchedmtn.com |
~50 miles (1.1 hrs) SSW |
1,000 ft |
26 trails, 100 acres (alpine only) |
5 lifts (1 high-speed quad, 1 fixed quad, 1 triple, 1 double, 1 carpet) |
Large base lodge with cafeteria and "Onset Pub." Famous for "Midnight Madness" (late-night skiing). No on-site lodging; nearest hotels in Peterborough/Hillsborough. |
~25 mi west of Manchester/I-293; ~30 mi from I-89 (Concord) |
| Dartmouth Skiway (Lyme) – College-owned ski area open to public |
39 Grafton Tpk, Lyme, NH 03768 |
(603) 795-2143 |
skiway.dartmouth.edu |
~50 miles (1.1 hrs) W |
968 ft |
30 trails, 100+ acres (alpine only) |
4 lifts (1 fixed quad, 1 double, 2 conveyors) |
Two peaks (Winslow & Holts). Base lodge with rentals and food service. Family friendly and affordable. ~20 min north of Hanover (Dartmouth College) for dining/lodging. |
~15 mi north of Hanover/Lebanon; ~15 mi from I-91 (Exit 14 or 18) |
| Eastman Cross Country (Grantham) – Residential community XC center |
6 Clubhouse Ln., Grantham, NH 03753 |
(603) 863-4500 |
eastmannh.org |
~50 miles (1.0 hr) W |
N/A (Nordic area) |
36 km groomed XC trails (plus snowshoe trails) |
No lifts (XC only) |
Nordic Center with rentals, lessons, and retail. Forbes Tavern for dining. Trails on golf course and woodlands. Open to public. |
Just off I-89 (Exit 13) |
| Franconia XC Ski Center (Franconia) – Historic village XC network |
1172 Easton Rd., Franconia, NH 03580 |
(603) 823-5542 |
www.franconiainn.com/cross_country_ski_center |
~45 miles (50 min) N |
N/A (Nordic area) |
65 km XC trails (groomed single track & skate lanes) |
No lifts (XC only) |
Based at the historic Franconia Inn (lodging/dining on site). Trails wind through meadows and woods of Franconia. Rentals and lessons available. |
~2 mi from I-93 (Exit 38) |
| Great Glen Trails (Gorham/Pinkham Notch) – Scenic XC at base of Mt. Washington |
1 Mt. Washington Auto Rd., Gorham, NH 03581 |
(603) 466-2333 |
greatglentrails.com |
~75 miles (1.5 hrs) N |
N/A (Nordic area) |
45 km groomed XC trails (classic & skate) + fat biking |
No lifts (XC/snowcoach only) |
Large base lodge (Glen View Cafe, rentals, shop). SnowCoach tours up Mt. Washington Auto Rd. Stunning views of Presidential Range. Across from Wildcat Mtn. |
On NH 16 in Pinkham Notch; ~20 mi north of North Conway |
| Gunstock Mountain Resort (Gilford) – Closest major resort to Laconia |
719 Cherry Valley Rd., Gilford, NH 03249 |
(603) 293-4341 |
www.gunstock.com |
~8 miles (15 min) E |
1,340 ft |
49 trails, 227 acres (alpine); Nordic: 50 km XC trails |
7 lifts (1 high-speed quad, 2 quads, 2 triples, 1 carpet, 1 pony) |
Full-service resort with night skiing, tubing park, mountain coaster. Historic main lodge with pub/cafeteria. Nordic Center offers rentals/lessons/snowshoeing. Views of Lake Winnipesaukee. |
~15 mi from I-93 (Exit 20); ~7 mi from Laconia via NH 11A |
| Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (Jackson) – World-class Nordic trail network |
153 Main St., Jackson, NH 03846 |
(603) 383-9355 |
www.jacksonxc.org |
~65 miles (1.4 hrs) NE |
N/A (Nordic area) |
150 km XC trails (groomed) – Largest in the East |
No lifts (XC only) |
Trails connect the village of Jackson with inns, restaurants, and shops. Base center for tickets/rentals. Diverse terrain from golf course to backcountry style. |
On NH 16A (Jackson Village loop) off NH 16 |
| King Pine Ski Area (Madison) – Small family ski area at Purity Spring |
1251 Eaton Rd., Madison, NH 03849 |
(603) 367-8896 |
www.kingpine.com |
~35 miles (50 min) NE |
350 ft |
17 trails, 50 acres (alpine); Nordic: 20 km XC trails |
5 lifts (2 triples, 1 double, 2 carpets) |
Part of Purity Spring Resort (lodging, pool, dining). Excellent for learning/families. Tubing park, ice skating, night skiing. |
~12 mi south of North Conway via NH 153; ~25 mi from NH 16 (Ossipee) |
| Loon Mountain Resort (Lincoln) – Popular full-service major resort |
60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln, NH 03251 |
(603) 745-8111 |
www.loonmtn.com |
~40 miles (50 min) N |
2,100 ft |
61 trails, 370 acres (alpine); Nordic: 20 km XC network |
11 lifts (1 Gondola, 1 eight-seater, 3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed quad, 1 triple, 1 double, 3 carpets) |
Three peaks, major base lodges with all amenities (rentals, retail, multiple dining options). Slopeside hotel (Mountain Club). Town of Lincoln offers extensive dining/lodging options. |
~3 mi from I-93 (Exit 32) on Kancamagus Hwy (NH 112) |
| McIntyre Ski Area (Manchester) – Urban ski hill for learning |
50 Chalet Ct., Manchester, NH 03104 |
(603) 622-6159 |
www.mcintyreskiarea.com |
~35 miles (45 min) S |
169 ft |
11 trails (alpine only) |
4 lifts (2 carpets, 2 surface lifts) |
Located within Manchester city limits. Huge ski school program, tubing park, large lodge with restaurant/bar. Very convenient for beginners. |
~1 mi from I-93 (Exit 8) / NH 101 |
| Mount Sunapee Resort (Newbury) – Major resort in Dartmouth/Sunapee region |
1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255 |
(603) 763-3500 |
www.mountsunapee.com |
~45 miles (55 min) W |
1,510 ft |
66 trails, 233 acres (alpine only) |
9 lifts (3 high-speed quads, 1 fixed quad, 2 triples, 3 carpets) |
State park land operated by Vail Resorts. Lake Sunapee views. Large base lodges, rentals, dining. No on-mountain lodging; nearby inns/hotels in Sunapee/New London. |
On NH 103; ~15 mi from I-89 (Exit 9 or 12) |
| Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring (North Conway/Intervale) – Interconnected valley XC trails |
279 NH-16, Intervale, NH 03845 |
(603) 356-9920 |
www.mwvskitouring.org |
~55 miles (1.25 hrs) NE |
N/A (Nordic area) |
45 km XC trails (groomed) in valley floor |
No lifts (XC only) |
Trails wind through N. Conway connecting inns, shops, and dining. Gentle terrain ideal for families and touring. Rentals available at touring center. |
On NH 16/302 in Intervale (between N. Conway and Bartlett) |
| Pats Peak (Henniker) – Independent family favorite |
686 Flanders Rd., Henniker, NH 03242 |
(603) 428-3245 |
www.patspeak.com |
~40 miles (50 min) SW |
770 ft |
28 trails, 115 acres (alpine only) |
11 lifts (4 triples, 2 doubles, 1 J-bar, 4 carpets) |
100% snowmaking coverage. Famous for night skiing, cookies, and rustic lodge atmosphere. Banquet center and pub. No on-site lodging; Henniker nearby. |
~10 mi west of Concord; off I-89 (Exit 5) & Rt 202/114 |
| Ragged Mountain Resort (Danbury) – Mid-sized resort known for value |
620 Ragged Mountain Rd., Danbury, NH 03230 |
(603) 768-3600 |
raggedmountainresort.com |
~28 miles (40 min) W |
1,250 ft |
57 trails, 250 acres (alpine only) |
5 lifts (1 six-pack high-speed, 1 high-speed quad, 1 triple, 2 carpets) |
Two peaks (Ragged & Spear). New England colonial-style base lodge with brick oven pizza/pub. Slope-side lodging (Cardigan Cabins). |
~15 mi from I-89 (Exit 11); ~10 mi from US 4 |
| Waterville Valley Resort (Waterville Valley) – Family-friendly four-season resort (alpine & Nordic) |
1 Ski Area Rd., Waterville Valley, NH 03215 |
(800) 468-2553 |
www.waterville.com |
~45 miles (1.0 hr) NNW |
2,020 ft |
62 trails, 265 acres (alpine); Nordic: 70+ km XC trails in valley |
11 lifts (incl. new 6-person bubble chair, 2 high-speed quads, 3 triples, 1 double, 4 carpets). Nordic: no lifts (extensive valley trail system) |
Pedestrian-friendly village with Town Square lodging, shops, and dining a short shuttle from ski slopes. Alpine area has base lodge (rentals, ski school, cafeteria) and après-ski bar. Renowned Nordic Center with its own shop and 70 km of groomed trails (also supports fat biking & snowshoe). Childcare and kids’ ski programs available |
11 mi from I-93 (Exit 28) via NH 49 into valley (end of road, surrounded by National Forest) |
| Whaleback Mountain (Enfield) – Community-owned small ski area |
160 Whaleback Mountain Rd., Enfield, NH 03748 |
(603) 448-5500 |
www.whaleback.com |
~60 miles (1.1 hrs) W |
700 ft |
30 trails, 85 acres (alpine) (no Nordic) |
4 lifts (1 fixed-grip quad, 1 T-bar, 2 handle tow carpets) |
Base lodge with pub and café, rentals and lessons. Offers night skiing several evenings a week and an active race league. No lodging on-site; 10 min to Lebanon/Hanover accommodations |
Immediately off I-89 (Exit 16); ~5 mi from I-91 junction (White Rvr Jct.) |
| Wolfeboro Cross Country (Nordic Skier) (Wolfeboro) – Lake Winnipesaukee XC network |
47 N. Main St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894 |
(603) 569-3151 |
www.wolfeboroxc.org |
~25 miles (35 min) E |
N/A (Nordic area, elevation ~600′) |
30 km groomed XC trails (fields, golf course & lakefront) |
No lifts (cross-country only) |
Nordic Skier sports shop serves as base (rentals, lessons, ski repairs). Trails wind through town, along lake and woods with easy access to Wolfeboro’s cafés and inns. Family-friendly terrain; volunteer-maintained |
On NH 28/NH 109 in downtown Wolfeboro; ~18 mi from Spaulding Tpk/NH 16 (Ossipee); ~20 mi from I-93 (via US 3/NH 11 through Laconia) |
