Wow wow wow. The park is also surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. raided by FBI, local police, Three cars catch fire on Mt. In Franconia, the Franconia Sport Shop (334 Main Street; 603-823-5241) is a good place to shop for winter gear. He almost didn't get breakfast because she suggested 10am! The Pinestead Farm Lodge (2059 Easton Road; 603-823-8121; www.pinesteadfarmlodge.com) might be the only B & B in existence that has both its own sugar house for boiling down maple sap and its own quiltmaker. We enjoyed breakfast in the dinning room and rate it as VERY good, best eggs benedict I've ever had! This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC. My son did peek into a couple vacant rooms (they leave the doors open) and said that we definitely didn't get the best rooms - there were some better rooms. We stayed in the cottage which was absolutely magnificent.
No last name needed, and the implication is that if you can ski Cannon you can ski anywhere. The next morning, we packed up and tackled the mountains. friendsofthepresidentialrailtrail.org, Hamlin Recreation and Conservation Area Meredith, Located in hemlock and hardwood forests, this area features three trails of varying lengths.
Delicious & Unique Dining Options in the Western White Mountains, Ice Castles New Hampshire: A Frozen Wonderland , year-round 8.8-mile paved recreation trail. We enjoyed our stay in this large old inn, set in a beautiful country setting down the road from the town of Franconia. And then a trial tramp nearer to home with a heavy winter pack suggested that one nights supplies would be enough to carry at a time. An old farmhouse is the base for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. In the end, perhaps in penance for having ridden the tram up, we took a high road, the Fishin Jimmy Trail, which led us back up the Kinsman Ridge on a route only slightly less steep than the one we had slid down the day before. Would you like to receive our daily news? The inn maintains a network of trails totaling over 25 beautiful miles. The hut is a marvelous thing, tucked discreetly into the woods and really a compound of sorts. You need reservations for breakfast and dinner. Featuring incredible scenery with views of the Saco River and Mount Washington, these trails offer a diverse selection of terrain for all abilities with more than 50 percent of the network rated easy.
Top. www.nashuanh.gov, Presidential Rail Trail White Mountains, With incredible views of the Presidential Range in the White Mountains, the Presidential Rail Trail will take you past peaks named after various presidents as well as ponds, brooks and Moose River. Lessons for all abilities. Alcohol can negatively affect your skiing performance and can be a contributing factor to hypothermia. But the area is also a dream landscape for Nordic skiers, with many community trails converting to cross-country trails in the winter. Seek professional advice when choosing equipment to suit your cross country skiing activity, skill level and size.
From Bridal Veil Falls we returned to the inn on the aptly named Hardwood Heaven trail, through a silent glade of sugar maples and yellow birch, and felt thoroughly justified in ordering big pieces of wood-grilled red meat deliciously sauced and accompanied by profound potatoes. Novice skiers should undertake ski instruction, which emphasizes proper functioning of equipment and teaches proper falling techniques. , NH Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 10:00. Phone: 603-374-2277, 65 km of trails for Nordic (XC) skiing and snowshoeing with views of the White Mountains, Eaton Road / Route 153 There was a vegan option on the standard menu in the pub, and after learning there were three vegans in our party, the pub chef went out of his way to create a wonderful vegan recipe the following night. The extensive X-C trail system begins right outside the inns doors and takes skiers on woodsy trails over brooks and across meadows with stunning riverside views. Register for online access. Entrees in the restaurant range from $17 to $30. Everything was absolutely wonderful. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. www.trailfinder.info, This 1.7-mile is trail suitable to snowshoers of all ages and abilities. There was no TV in the room. The immaculate 156-year-old inn, with its grand views of the mountains, nearly 40 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, ice-skating pond and basement Ping-Pong table, is a one-stop shop for active winter travelers. Four Ponds Loop is 1.6 miles and flat, while the 2.7-mile Crocketts Lodge Loop can get you just high enough to enjoy a scenic overlook, too.
The longest trail, Lakes to Ledges Loop, provides incredible views of New Hampshires major mountain ranges. We snowshoed all the way back to where the trail comes out next door to Kinsman Lodge, and from there to the Franconia Inn for the best darned soup and sandwich I ever recall inhaling. Wed heard a rumor of an enigmatic plaque on a boulder where the trail first meets the brook, and after a bit of hunting brushed the snow off the right rock and read: Little is known about the plaque except that Bette Davis had been married to Arthur Farnsworth and the plaque appeared in the woods in the early 1960s, around the time she sold her house in the nearby village of Sugar Hill. Undertake pre-season conditioning and training. Bailiwicks (603-444-7717; www.bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com) is in Thayers Inn at 111 Main Street, Littleton. We discussed the possible salvation of the world with a band of infectiously idealistic members of the Williams College outing club. Low 61F. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and even happier to hear there is a "next visit" in the works! Eyewear that gives ultra-violet protection and a sunscreen with a high SPF should be worn, even on cloudy days. As most places, I think it is hard to find staff. As the story of Bette Davis at Bridal Veil Falls suggests, however, the area around Franconia was once the most glamorous corner of the White Mountains, which is saying something.
Learn-to-ski packages are also offered. For a few hundred yards the trail was drifted high with waves of uncooked meringue that gave way periodically under one snowshoe or the other, leaving us like Rumpelstiltskin, up to one thigh in snow.
No glissade here, but Giant Steps, the Grand Pas. www.nl-nhcc.com, Mt. We will absolutely be back. Our route took us along a crest high above the fallen face, on a trail more commonly traveled by October leaf peepers. The next day we snowshoed two and a half miles up the Coppermine Trail to the massive and multi-hued ice sculpture that is Franconias Bridal Veil Falls in winter. All thats left of the Pecketts Inn in Sugar Hill are a few foundation stones and a historical marker noting the location of Americas first ski school. Create a password that only you will remember. Keep an eye out for hazards such as deep tracks, ruts, iciness and sharp bends. Would you like to receive our daily news? Thx for a great weekend, Kris & RichMore. One of the principal joys of winter hiking is the transparency of the deciduous canopy, which gives up a thousand views of the surrounding ranges for every one overlook of summer. Sixty-five kilometers of groomed trails in the White Mountains at a location between Bretton Woods and North Conway. Six Cross-Country Skiing Centers in the White Mountains, Bretton Woods Nordic Center at the Mount Washington Resort. Choose wisely! Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center Intervale, Connecting Intervale, Kearsarge and North Conway Village, snowshoers can explore trails that wind through riverside hayfields, mountainside spruce and hemlock forests. The front desk staff seemed annoyed by having to check us in. TM 1996-2022 Mystic Media, Inc. & Visit New England. We kicked back at the surprisingly large pub on Friday evening, listened to live music and took in the warm atmosphere that included a fireplace. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. They were obviously very short staffed, however the staff that was there went above and beyond to take care of everyone as quickly as humanly possible. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. SNOWSHOEING from inn to inn in the snowy woods and fields of New Hampshire sounded romantic and adventuresome all at once, and the town of Franconia, nestled up under the wing of the Kinsman Range of the White Mountains and thick with inviting inns and public trails, seemed the perfect place to give it a try. All rights reserved. We won't share it with anyone else. Entrees range from $19 to $30. Sign up to receive occasional updates with info on events and money-saving deals in the Western White Mountains. If the summit on this trail, though, seems too much and it can be icy up there you can snowshoe on more than 40 miles of trails throughout Monadnock State Park. Website by Wicked Good Web. Lodging and dining options dot the trails. Rooms start at $45 a night, if you stay for two nights. Most of the trails are single-track in width, which provides skiers with an intimate feeling with the forest. Phone: 603-356-9920, 45km of riverside, wooded and village trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Warm up and stretch before the day's skiing. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Elevation gain throughout the park is minimal and since this is not a groomed network, be prepared to blaze your own trail surface. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. There is also a game room with table & chairs, shelves of books and games. Wear pile, wool or polypropylene clothing to keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Note that there is no tv in the room! Low 61F. And although it was clear and sunny, the new waterproof pants soon proved their worth. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we dine on freeze-dried. Tucked into the White Mountains, its not surprising that Bethlehem, N.H., offers some of the best skiing in New England. Waterville Valley, NH, 03215 On the grounds of the historic Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is on the grounds of the Mount Washington Hotel and is among the biggest cross country areas in the East, with a 100-kilometer trail network. The Purity Spring XC and Snowshoe Reserve features a scenic trail network that wind through forests surrounding Purity Lake and twist through tall pines in the adjacent New Hampshire Audubon Sanctuary. The porch and lobby are charming. Breakfast is only until 10am. Franconia is about a six-hour drive from Manhattan and a two-hour drive from the airports at Burlington, Vt., or Manchester, N.H. On Snowshoes in New Hampshire, Shuffling Off to Lonesome Lake, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/travel/08Explorer.html. The new owners were right at the front desk and were super welcoming!
I didn't mind at all. So evolved a compromise plan: a couple of days of short training trips while based at a single inn, the Franconia, followed by a grand and ambitious traverse of the Kinsman Range with an overnight at a cool-sounding trail stop called the Lonesome Lake Hut. Trails for all skill levels depart from Nordic Center in Town Square. The White Mountain National Forest is the setting from 70 kilometers of trails groomed daily for classic track and ski skate styles. If you like a warm atmosphere with live music and great food along with your favorite beverages then you will not be disappointed with an evening at the pub. Bretton Woods, NH, 03575 These trails connect Intervale, Kearsarge, and North Conway Village. For special offers and great New England travel tips subscribe today. Skiers should always move to the right of the trail when encountering snowmobiles, sled dog teams, and other faster moving recreationalists that share multiple-use trails. The kitchen would give you a cup of hot water if you asked. None of it was absolutely necessary, but the shop called Lahouts North Face has great sales in midwinter on gear that makes you feel that you really do belong with the wind-burned crowd at Base Camp 2 in Nepal, and we came away with some fine Patagonia guide pants. Two friends had agreed to share the adventure. Fun it certainly was, especially when compared with trying to stay upright while descending a slick grade that at times seemed to exceed 45 degrees. The included breakfast was only cereal and muffins. Everyone was pleasant.Our rooms were as expected for an Inn that is as old as it is. The radiator was turned on and the rooms were super hot. In Littleton, Lahouts North Face Patagonia is at 99 Main Street (603-444-0915) and the Lahouts mother ship, which bills itself as the oldest ski shop in America, is at 245 Union Street (603-444-5838; www.lahouts.com). Never as dramatic as those from the summit of Cannon, the views on the Fishin Jimmy Trail were somehow more evocative; think Daniel Day-Lewis in The Last of the Mohicans. From the crest of the ridge, past the little tarn called Kinsman Pond, the Mount Kinsman Trail headed down the western slope, back toward Franconia. Although many trails, including groomed snowmobile trails, are signed for other uses, all trails in the parks and forests are available for cross country skiing and snowshoeing,unless specified otherwise. Signup today! Lots of equipment for rent or sale, and demonstrations. Would not go back. The inn was fully booked, so it was restricting dining to inn guests only. Ski or snowshoe among beautiful views, past waterfalls, across meadows and over tough hills. It is beautifully maintained, with spacious rooms and nicely decorated sitting areas on the first floor, including a roaring fireplace. The front desk looked at our 25 year old son and said, "I guess you'll want 10am." The Franconia Village X-C Ski & Outdoor Recreation Center Franconia, The Franconia Inn maintains a network of trails that total more than 65 kilometers. In fact, you could say that Bethlehem is smack dab in the middle of many ski mountains. Bears, of course, should be hibernating, so you probably wont see them. On her snowshoes that looked to be maddeningly higher-tech than our own, she had passed us once on her way up Cannon Mountain as we were coming down it (O.K., point of shame: we were descending because we had cheated and taken a tram to the top along with some amused downhill skiers), and she had managed to get all the way to the summit and turn around and was now passing us again on her own way down. This will be our go-to NH getaway place, looking forward to our next visit! The Flume Gorgetrails are also perfect for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Invalid password or account does not exist.
Please see our partners for more details. Plan your trip according to the weakest skier's ability. A boulder collection and a salamander pool are also visible from Davis Path. Madison, NH Cross country skiing is onsite with an easy process to get on the trails via the adjacent beautiful barn with several trails running through the trees and fields, very peaceful and so convenient to walk out of the Inn and be on the trails within feet. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. franconiainn.com, With more than 10,000 acres, Bear Brook State Park is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire with plenty to do and see for everyone. Plus, wed heard that Bailiwicks on Main Street was the place to lay in a few calories. Nor, thank God, were we sliding over the cliffs formerly known as the Old Man this is evidenced by the fact that we lived to tell the tale. Winds light and variable. You are also apt to see moose, wild turkeys, beaver and otters. Phone: 603-278-3322, 100 km of trails adjacent to Mount Washington Resort for XC skiing and snowshoeing; ice skating; rentals; lessons, Town Square We opened our window to even out the temperature. Gorham, NH, 03581
We fairly leapt down that mountain in glee, stopping only occasionally to catch our breath and pay attention to the mouse tracks and moose tracks and every size animal track in between. Adequate rest, nutrition and energy replenishment will both enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. Must be cozy in the winter though! An evening snowshoe tour is led by an Appalachian Mountain Club naturalist, and theres also a guided snowshoe tour for ages 8 and up. www.nhstateparks.org, At Odiorne Point State Park, you will traverse an extensive network of trails while enjoying sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore. The inn closes from April 1 to mid-May. Andrew Ricciardelli, Owner at Franconia Inn, responded to this review, We had a fantastic getaway weekend at the Inn! Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. We loved having you here and spending time with you both! The radiator had the place too warm, so we opened windows and finally figured out how to turn off the radiator. Our next visit will include time for snowshoeing, which is also available on site. Our next visit will include time for snowshoeing, which is also available on site. We had to get back on the interstate and drive to Lincoln to get dinner. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Six White Mountain Nordic Centers in New Hampshire offer more than 400 kilometers of exciting cross-country ski trails, winding through the 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest and through classic New England cross-country villages.
At its endpoint in West Rattlesnake Natural Area, you will have beautiful views of Squam Lake and its many islands at the foot of Rattlesnake Mountain. But its often the nature of romantic adventures to be complicated by reality. We opted for Sat dinner at the pub vice the dining room and was pleasantly surprised at the large selections and quality of the food. Hells Angels clubhouse in Lynn, Mass. The mountain is also famous in these parts for being the place where Bode Miller learned to ski, a piece of information typically dropped into conversation in the following manner: Yes, well, perhaps the snow is better at Alta and the cheese is good at Zermatt, but this is where Bode learned to ski. Not for us. All rights reserved. In the Base Lodge, theres a wax room with five waxing stations for skiers. In total, you can explore 40 miles of trails through a heavily forested area that lead you to seldom visited marshes, bogs, summits and ponds. Phone: 603-466-3988, When the snow starts, the fun begins on this centers network of skiing, snowshoeing trails, 1172 Easton Road We had to figure out how to turn it off (one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom). Route 16 at Pinkham Notch Probably wouldn't recommend. You will also uncover evidence of past military occupation. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. No elevators, so older guests have to lug their luggage up stairs. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Clear skies. We, however, were thrilled with the place, which allowed us to spend a night seemingly deep in the winter mountains without having to carry any camping gear other than our food and good winter sleeping bags plus the water bottles, compass and other safety essentials recommended by the mountain club.
No last name needed, and the implication is that if you can ski Cannon you can ski anywhere. The next morning, we packed up and tackled the mountains. friendsofthepresidentialrailtrail.org, Hamlin Recreation and Conservation Area Meredith, Located in hemlock and hardwood forests, this area features three trails of varying lengths.
Delicious & Unique Dining Options in the Western White Mountains, Ice Castles New Hampshire: A Frozen Wonderland , year-round 8.8-mile paved recreation trail. We enjoyed our stay in this large old inn, set in a beautiful country setting down the road from the town of Franconia. And then a trial tramp nearer to home with a heavy winter pack suggested that one nights supplies would be enough to carry at a time. An old farmhouse is the base for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. In the end, perhaps in penance for having ridden the tram up, we took a high road, the Fishin Jimmy Trail, which led us back up the Kinsman Ridge on a route only slightly less steep than the one we had slid down the day before. Would you like to receive our daily news? The inn maintains a network of trails totaling over 25 beautiful miles. The hut is a marvelous thing, tucked discreetly into the woods and really a compound of sorts. You need reservations for breakfast and dinner. Featuring incredible scenery with views of the Saco River and Mount Washington, these trails offer a diverse selection of terrain for all abilities with more than 50 percent of the network rated easy. Top. www.nashuanh.gov, Presidential Rail Trail White Mountains, With incredible views of the Presidential Range in the White Mountains, the Presidential Rail Trail will take you past peaks named after various presidents as well as ponds, brooks and Moose River. Lessons for all abilities. Alcohol can negatively affect your skiing performance and can be a contributing factor to hypothermia. But the area is also a dream landscape for Nordic skiers, with many community trails converting to cross-country trails in the winter. Seek professional advice when choosing equipment to suit your cross country skiing activity, skill level and size.
From Bridal Veil Falls we returned to the inn on the aptly named Hardwood Heaven trail, through a silent glade of sugar maples and yellow birch, and felt thoroughly justified in ordering big pieces of wood-grilled red meat deliciously sauced and accompanied by profound potatoes. Novice skiers should undertake ski instruction, which emphasizes proper functioning of equipment and teaches proper falling techniques. , NH Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 10:00. Phone: 603-374-2277, 65 km of trails for Nordic (XC) skiing and snowshoeing with views of the White Mountains, Eaton Road / Route 153 There was a vegan option on the standard menu in the pub, and after learning there were three vegans in our party, the pub chef went out of his way to create a wonderful vegan recipe the following night. The extensive X-C trail system begins right outside the inns doors and takes skiers on woodsy trails over brooks and across meadows with stunning riverside views. Register for online access. Entrees in the restaurant range from $17 to $30. Everything was absolutely wonderful. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. www.trailfinder.info, This 1.7-mile is trail suitable to snowshoers of all ages and abilities. There was no TV in the room. The immaculate 156-year-old inn, with its grand views of the mountains, nearly 40 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, ice-skating pond and basement Ping-Pong table, is a one-stop shop for active winter travelers. Four Ponds Loop is 1.6 miles and flat, while the 2.7-mile Crocketts Lodge Loop can get you just high enough to enjoy a scenic overlook, too.
The longest trail, Lakes to Ledges Loop, provides incredible views of New Hampshires major mountain ranges. We snowshoed all the way back to where the trail comes out next door to Kinsman Lodge, and from there to the Franconia Inn for the best darned soup and sandwich I ever recall inhaling. Wed heard a rumor of an enigmatic plaque on a boulder where the trail first meets the brook, and after a bit of hunting brushed the snow off the right rock and read: Little is known about the plaque except that Bette Davis had been married to Arthur Farnsworth and the plaque appeared in the woods in the early 1960s, around the time she sold her house in the nearby village of Sugar Hill. Undertake pre-season conditioning and training. Bailiwicks (603-444-7717; www.bailiwicksfinerestaurant.com) is in Thayers Inn at 111 Main Street, Littleton. We discussed the possible salvation of the world with a band of infectiously idealistic members of the Williams College outing club. Low 61F. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and even happier to hear there is a "next visit" in the works! Eyewear that gives ultra-violet protection and a sunscreen with a high SPF should be worn, even on cloudy days. As most places, I think it is hard to find staff. As the story of Bette Davis at Bridal Veil Falls suggests, however, the area around Franconia was once the most glamorous corner of the White Mountains, which is saying something.
Learn-to-ski packages are also offered. For a few hundred yards the trail was drifted high with waves of uncooked meringue that gave way periodically under one snowshoe or the other, leaving us like Rumpelstiltskin, up to one thigh in snow.
No glissade here, but Giant Steps, the Grand Pas. www.nl-nhcc.com, Mt. We will absolutely be back. Our route took us along a crest high above the fallen face, on a trail more commonly traveled by October leaf peepers. The next day we snowshoed two and a half miles up the Coppermine Trail to the massive and multi-hued ice sculpture that is Franconias Bridal Veil Falls in winter. All thats left of the Pecketts Inn in Sugar Hill are a few foundation stones and a historical marker noting the location of Americas first ski school. Create a password that only you will remember. Keep an eye out for hazards such as deep tracks, ruts, iciness and sharp bends. Would you like to receive our daily news? Thx for a great weekend, Kris & RichMore. One of the principal joys of winter hiking is the transparency of the deciduous canopy, which gives up a thousand views of the surrounding ranges for every one overlook of summer. Sixty-five kilometers of groomed trails in the White Mountains at a location between Bretton Woods and North Conway. Six Cross-Country Skiing Centers in the White Mountains, Bretton Woods Nordic Center at the Mount Washington Resort. Choose wisely! Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Center Intervale, Connecting Intervale, Kearsarge and North Conway Village, snowshoers can explore trails that wind through riverside hayfields, mountainside spruce and hemlock forests. The front desk staff seemed annoyed by having to check us in. TM 1996-2022 Mystic Media, Inc. & Visit New England. We kicked back at the surprisingly large pub on Friday evening, listened to live music and took in the warm atmosphere that included a fireplace. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. They were obviously very short staffed, however the staff that was there went above and beyond to take care of everyone as quickly as humanly possible. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. SNOWSHOEING from inn to inn in the snowy woods and fields of New Hampshire sounded romantic and adventuresome all at once, and the town of Franconia, nestled up under the wing of the Kinsman Range of the White Mountains and thick with inviting inns and public trails, seemed the perfect place to give it a try. All rights reserved. We won't share it with anyone else. Entrees range from $19 to $30. Sign up to receive occasional updates with info on events and money-saving deals in the Western White Mountains. If the summit on this trail, though, seems too much and it can be icy up there you can snowshoe on more than 40 miles of trails throughout Monadnock State Park. Website by Wicked Good Web. Lodging and dining options dot the trails. Rooms start at $45 a night, if you stay for two nights. Most of the trails are single-track in width, which provides skiers with an intimate feeling with the forest. Phone: 603-356-9920, 45km of riverside, wooded and village trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Warm up and stretch before the day's skiing. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Elevation gain throughout the park is minimal and since this is not a groomed network, be prepared to blaze your own trail surface. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. There is also a game room with table & chairs, shelves of books and games. Wear pile, wool or polypropylene clothing to keep you warm, dry and comfortable. Note that there is no tv in the room! Low 61F. And although it was clear and sunny, the new waterproof pants soon proved their worth. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we dine on freeze-dried. Tucked into the White Mountains, its not surprising that Bethlehem, N.H., offers some of the best skiing in New England. Waterville Valley, NH, 03215 On the grounds of the historic Mount Washington Hotel and the White Mountain National Forest, the Bretton Woods Nordic Center is on the grounds of the Mount Washington Hotel and is among the biggest cross country areas in the East, with a 100-kilometer trail network. The Purity Spring XC and Snowshoe Reserve features a scenic trail network that wind through forests surrounding Purity Lake and twist through tall pines in the adjacent New Hampshire Audubon Sanctuary. The porch and lobby are charming. Breakfast is only until 10am. Franconia is about a six-hour drive from Manhattan and a two-hour drive from the airports at Burlington, Vt., or Manchester, N.H. On Snowshoes in New Hampshire, Shuffling Off to Lonesome Lake, https://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/travel/08Explorer.html. The new owners were right at the front desk and were super welcoming!
I didn't mind at all. So evolved a compromise plan: a couple of days of short training trips while based at a single inn, the Franconia, followed by a grand and ambitious traverse of the Kinsman Range with an overnight at a cool-sounding trail stop called the Lonesome Lake Hut. Trails for all skill levels depart from Nordic Center in Town Square. The White Mountain National Forest is the setting from 70 kilometers of trails groomed daily for classic track and ski skate styles. If you like a warm atmosphere with live music and great food along with your favorite beverages then you will not be disappointed with an evening at the pub. Bretton Woods, NH, 03575 These trails connect Intervale, Kearsarge, and North Conway Village. For special offers and great New England travel tips subscribe today. Skiers should always move to the right of the trail when encountering snowmobiles, sled dog teams, and other faster moving recreationalists that share multiple-use trails. The kitchen would give you a cup of hot water if you asked. None of it was absolutely necessary, but the shop called Lahouts North Face has great sales in midwinter on gear that makes you feel that you really do belong with the wind-burned crowd at Base Camp 2 in Nepal, and we came away with some fine Patagonia guide pants. Two friends had agreed to share the adventure. Fun it certainly was, especially when compared with trying to stay upright while descending a slick grade that at times seemed to exceed 45 degrees. The included breakfast was only cereal and muffins. Everyone was pleasant.Our rooms were as expected for an Inn that is as old as it is. The radiator was turned on and the rooms were super hot. In Littleton, Lahouts North Face Patagonia is at 99 Main Street (603-444-0915) and the Lahouts mother ship, which bills itself as the oldest ski shop in America, is at 245 Union Street (603-444-5838; www.lahouts.com). Never as dramatic as those from the summit of Cannon, the views on the Fishin Jimmy Trail were somehow more evocative; think Daniel Day-Lewis in The Last of the Mohicans. From the crest of the ridge, past the little tarn called Kinsman Pond, the Mount Kinsman Trail headed down the western slope, back toward Franconia. Although many trails, including groomed snowmobile trails, are signed for other uses, all trails in the parks and forests are available for cross country skiing and snowshoeing,unless specified otherwise. Signup today! Lots of equipment for rent or sale, and demonstrations. Would not go back. The inn was fully booked, so it was restricting dining to inn guests only. Ski or snowshoe among beautiful views, past waterfalls, across meadows and over tough hills. It is beautifully maintained, with spacious rooms and nicely decorated sitting areas on the first floor, including a roaring fireplace. The front desk looked at our 25 year old son and said, "I guess you'll want 10am." The Franconia Village X-C Ski & Outdoor Recreation Center Franconia, The Franconia Inn maintains a network of trails that total more than 65 kilometers. In fact, you could say that Bethlehem is smack dab in the middle of many ski mountains. Bears, of course, should be hibernating, so you probably wont see them. On her snowshoes that looked to be maddeningly higher-tech than our own, she had passed us once on her way up Cannon Mountain as we were coming down it (O.K., point of shame: we were descending because we had cheated and taken a tram to the top along with some amused downhill skiers), and she had managed to get all the way to the summit and turn around and was now passing us again on her own way down. This will be our go-to NH getaway place, looking forward to our next visit! The Flume Gorgetrails are also perfect for nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Invalid password or account does not exist.
Please see our partners for more details. Plan your trip according to the weakest skier's ability. A boulder collection and a salamander pool are also visible from Davis Path. Madison, NH Cross country skiing is onsite with an easy process to get on the trails via the adjacent beautiful barn with several trails running through the trees and fields, very peaceful and so convenient to walk out of the Inn and be on the trails within feet. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. franconiainn.com, With more than 10,000 acres, Bear Brook State Park is the largest developed state park in New Hampshire with plenty to do and see for everyone. Plus, wed heard that Bailiwicks on Main Street was the place to lay in a few calories. Nor, thank God, were we sliding over the cliffs formerly known as the Old Man this is evidenced by the fact that we lived to tell the tale. Winds light and variable. You are also apt to see moose, wild turkeys, beaver and otters. Phone: 603-278-3322, 100 km of trails adjacent to Mount Washington Resort for XC skiing and snowshoeing; ice skating; rentals; lessons, Town Square We opened our window to even out the temperature. Gorham, NH, 03581
We fairly leapt down that mountain in glee, stopping only occasionally to catch our breath and pay attention to the mouse tracks and moose tracks and every size animal track in between. Adequate rest, nutrition and energy replenishment will both enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. Must be cozy in the winter though! An evening snowshoe tour is led by an Appalachian Mountain Club naturalist, and theres also a guided snowshoe tour for ages 8 and up. www.nhstateparks.org, At Odiorne Point State Park, you will traverse an extensive network of trails while enjoying sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore. The inn closes from April 1 to mid-May. Andrew Ricciardelli, Owner at Franconia Inn, responded to this review, We had a fantastic getaway weekend at the Inn! Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. We loved having you here and spending time with you both! The radiator had the place too warm, so we opened windows and finally figured out how to turn off the radiator. Our next visit will include time for snowshoeing, which is also available on site. Our next visit will include time for snowshoeing, which is also available on site. We had to get back on the interstate and drive to Lincoln to get dinner. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Six White Mountain Nordic Centers in New Hampshire offer more than 400 kilometers of exciting cross-country ski trails, winding through the 750,000-acre White Mountain National Forest and through classic New England cross-country villages.
At its endpoint in West Rattlesnake Natural Area, you will have beautiful views of Squam Lake and its many islands at the foot of Rattlesnake Mountain. But its often the nature of romantic adventures to be complicated by reality. We opted for Sat dinner at the pub vice the dining room and was pleasantly surprised at the large selections and quality of the food. Hells Angels clubhouse in Lynn, Mass. The mountain is also famous in these parts for being the place where Bode Miller learned to ski, a piece of information typically dropped into conversation in the following manner: Yes, well, perhaps the snow is better at Alta and the cheese is good at Zermatt, but this is where Bode learned to ski. Not for us. All rights reserved. In the Base Lodge, theres a wax room with five waxing stations for skiers. In total, you can explore 40 miles of trails through a heavily forested area that lead you to seldom visited marshes, bogs, summits and ponds. Phone: 603-466-3988, When the snow starts, the fun begins on this centers network of skiing, snowshoeing trails, 1172 Easton Road We had to figure out how to turn it off (one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom). Route 16 at Pinkham Notch Probably wouldn't recommend. You will also uncover evidence of past military occupation. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. No elevators, so older guests have to lug their luggage up stairs. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Clear skies. We, however, were thrilled with the place, which allowed us to spend a night seemingly deep in the winter mountains without having to carry any camping gear other than our food and good winter sleeping bags plus the water bottles, compass and other safety essentials recommended by the mountain club.