When one thinks of New England and skiing, New Hampshire is probably one of the first states that comes to mind. This Northern New England State is a famous and popular destination for downhill (alpine) skiing, snowboarding, and cross country (Nordic) skiing.
New Hampshire Downhill / Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding
There are 20 alpine ski areas in New Hampshire that range in size from fewer than 20 trails to Bretton Woods with over 100 trails. New Hampshire’s ski areas can accommodate skiers and boarders of every skill level – whether it is an easy run down the mountain or a bone-jarring race against the clock.
NH Alpine Ski Areas
| Ski Area | Location | Trails | Lifts | Night Skiing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abenaki Ski Area | Wolfeboro, NH | 7 | 2 | Yes |
| Attitash Ski Resort | Bartlett, NH | 67 | 11 | No |
| Balsams Ski Resort and Hotel | Dixville Notch, NH | 16 | 6 | No |
| Black Mountain | Jackson, NH | 44 | 4 | No |
| Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway & Ski Area | Franconia, NH | 72 | 9 | No |
| Cranmore Mountain Resort | North Conway, NH | 57 | 10 | Yes |
| Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride | Bennington, NH | 25 | 5 | Yes |
| Dartmouth Skiway | Lyme Center, NH | 30 | 3 | No |
| Granite Gorge Ski Area | Keene/Roxbury, NH | 17 | 4 | Yes |
| Gunstock Mountain Resort | Guilford, NH | 55 | 8 | Yes |
| King Pine Ski Area | East Madison, NH | 17 | 6 | Yes |
| Loon Mountain Ski Resort | Lincoln, NH | 61 | 12 | No |
| McIntyre Ski Area | Manchester, NH | 10 | 5 | Yes |
| Mount Sunapee Ski Resort | Newbury, NH | 65 | 11 | No |
| Mount Washington Resort | Bretton Woods, NH | 102 | 9 | Yes |
| Pats Peak Ski Area | Henniker, NH | 23 | 10 | Yes |
| Ragged Mountain Ski Area | Danbury, NH | 50 | 5 | Yes |
| Storrs Hill Ski Area | Lebanon, NH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Waterville Valley Resort | Waterville, NH | 52 | 12 | No |
| Whaleback Mountain Ski Area | Enfield, NH | 30 | 4 | Yes |
| Wildcat Mountain Ski Area | Pinkham Notch, NH | 49 | 4 | No |
New Hampshire Cross Country / Nordic Skiing
If you like getting your exercise and excitement cross country skiing New Hampshire has nearly 900 KM of cross country ski trails with Nordic ski networks that range in size from a few kilometers to Jackson XC with 154 KM of trails, 93 KM of which are groomed and tracked.
NH Nordic Ski Centers
| Ski Area | Location | Trails | Groomed Trails | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balsams – Nordic Skiing | Dixville Notch, NH | 95km | 85km | Alpine skiing, snowshoeing |
| Bear Notch Ski Touring Center | Bartlett, NH | 65km | 60km | Snowshoeing, guided tours |
| Bretton Woods Nordic Center | Bretton Woods, NH | 100km | 95km | 11km of dog friendly trails, alpine skiing, snowshoeing |
| Dartmouth Cross Country Ski Center | Hanover, NH | 25mi | 25mi | Snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding hill |
| Dexter’s Inn Trails by Norsk | Sunapee, NH | 25mi | 25mi | Snowshoeing, sledding hill |
| Eastman Cross Country | Grantham, NH | 36km | 36km | Snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding |
| Franconia Village XC Ski Center | Franconia, NH | 65km | 65km | ice skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing, outdoor hot tub |
| Granite Gorge Ski Area | Keene/Roxbury, NH | 12km | 12km | Alpine skiing, snowshoeing |
| Great Glen Trails | Gorham, NH | 40km | 22km | Snowshoeing, snow tubing, snow coach tours |
| Gunstock Mountain Resort | Guilford, NH | 50km | 50km | Alpine skiing, snowshoeing, skijoring |
| Jackson XC | Jackson, NH | 154km | 93km | Snowshoeing |
| Loon Mountain Cross Country Skiing | Lincoln, NH | 20km | 20km | Ice skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing, zipline rides |
| Mt. Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundation | Intervale, NH | 65km | 45km | Snowshoeing, skiing with dogs on a portion of the trails |
| Pine Hill Ski Club | New London, NH | 15mi | 15mi | Snowshoeing, dogs are allowed on some trails |
| Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve | East Madison, NH | 28km | 15km | Snowshoeing |
| Waterville Valley Resort – Nordic Skiing | Waterville, NH | 75km | 75km | Snowshoeing, guided tours |
| Windblown XC | Waterville, NH | 40km | 38km | Snowshoeing |
| Wolfeboro XC | Wolfeboro, NH | 45km | 30km | Snowshoeing |
Cross Country Skiing on Public and Conservation Land
Many state parks and conservation properties also allow cross country skiing:
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