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This Is the Best Place To Go Snow Tubing In All Of New Hampshire

Great Glen Trails in New Hampshire offers family-friendly snow tubing and other winter activities at the base of Mount Washington.

Updated Feb 5, 2022

Written by 

Rachel

In New Hampshire, the winter can grow awfully long if you hide from the elements inside – especially if you have energetic young children. That's why we've all learned to bundle up, deal with a little chill, and enjoy all of the fun that the season has to offer. And what could be more fun than snow tubing in New Hampshire at an incredibly scenic place? Let's see what's in store at Great Glen Trails:

At the base of Mount Washington, you can find Great Glen Trails, an outdoor recreation center that offers snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snow tubing in New Hampshire.

People sledding down a snowy hill with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
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We think it's the best place with the best tubing hills in New Hampshire. There is plenty of ground to cover and slopes that'll get you going without being too intense for the younger members of your family.

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A child in a blue jacket joyfully sleds down a snowy hill on a tube, surrounded by falling snowflakes.
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Conveniently close to North Conway, this is the perfect place to bring the whole family for a day of winter fun.

Three people pulling snow tubes across a snowy landscape with mountains in the background on a sunny day.
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This is the kind of pure, old-fashioned New Hampshire fun that you remember from your own childhood, and it'll keep your kids entertained for hours (even in the absence of screens!).

Three children sit on colorful snow tubes, smiling and enjoying a winter day in a snowy landscape with trees in the background.
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Be prepared for a good workout - you'll have to walk back up the hill each time you want to come down! But it's still one of the best places for snow tubing in New Hampshire.

A person pulls a child on a snow tube through a snowy landscape, surrounded by trees.
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If you're not totally exhausted by tubing, consider taking a ride up to Mount Washington's tree line on the rugged Snow Coach. Sounds like a perfect end to a perfect day of snow tubing in New Hampshire!

A snowy mountain landscape with a winding road and a vehicle, surrounded by tall trees and distant peaks under a clear sky.
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You can find Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center at 1 Mount Washington Auto Road, Gorham, NH, 03581. For hours and details, visit their website.

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What's your favorite place for snow tubing in New Hampshire? Please share with us in the comments.

Love getting outside in the winter? Check out this incredible ice skating rink.

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Come Along And Explore New Hampshire’s Rose Mountain Preserve With Me

Published Apr 11, 2024

Written by 

Ken MacGray

As I've mentioned in other articles, southern New Hampshire is a haven for hikers and has an almost limitless number of places to get outside! We may not have the high peaks down here but these New Hampshire mountains provide everything from easy ascents to steep and strenuous traverses. Rose Mountain in Lyndeborough falls into the former category, so let's revisit a hike I did here in October of 2023.

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Rose Mountain Preserve, tucked away in Lyndeborough, lies along a low ridge that provides excellent views.

A trail map sign stands in a forest with colorful autumn foliage, indicating paths and features of the area.
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Piscataquog Land Conservancy has protected Rose Mountain and its surrounding slopes for future generations to enjoy.

A stone cairn stands tall among greenery and autumn leaves under a clear blue sky.
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This ridge also includes the summit of Lyndborough Mountain and the peak known as "The Pinnacle." The finest views up here can be found from the summit of Rose Mountain.

A scenic view of autumn foliage with colorful trees, rocky terrain, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
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The hike up to Rose Mountain is a beautiful walk during autumn when foliage color is on display, as it was during my visit in October 2023.

A serene forest path lined with trees displaying vibrant yellow autumn leaves.
Ken MacGray/Google Photos

An easy hiking route, part of which doubles as a snowmobile route in winter, reaches the grassy summit of Rose Mountain from a trailhead on Scout Road.

A rocky landscape with sparse grass and trees, featuring a blank signpost against a cloudy sky.
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When I visited, I was pleasantly surprised to find a spur path from the summit to an open ledge that provided an excellent view to the west. A fine spot to rest before heading down!

A scenic view of autumn foliage with mountains in the background and rocky terrain in the foreground.
Ken MacGray/Google Photos

No matter if you are a seasoned hiker of New Hampshire mountains or are just getting started on the trails, I heartily recommend the trip to Rose Mountain for the beautiful scenery. For more information on Rose Mountain Preserve and to download a trail map, visit Piscataquog Land Conservancy.

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A note about driving access: It's best to put this one on your hiking schedule for when the snow and mud are gone, as a sturdy vehicle is required to reach the trailhead via unmaintained roads.

Here's another great hike to put on your "bucket" list for later in the summer: Gap Mountain. And by "bucket," I mean bring one along because there will be plenty of blueberries!

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-hampshire/definition-of-an-underrated-adventure-nh/

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I Enjoyed Sweeping Views On Top Of New Hampshire’s Bog Mountain

Published Apr 7, 2024

Written by 

Ken MacGray

When it comes to hiking in New Hampshire, the White Mountains and their high summits tend to get all the glory. But let's not forget about our little hills down here in southern New Hampshire! There are plenty of 'em and it's been my honor to get to just about every nook and cranny in this part of the state as the editor of the AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide. Bog Mountain in Wilmot is one hike that offers a big reward for little effort and can be reached by an easy New Hampshire hiking trail.

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Bog Mountain Trail traverses, what else, Bog Mountain in Wilmot, a low mountain named for a marshy area at its southern base. It's a 4.4-mile section of the long-distance Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway.

Sign for Bog Mountain Trail indicating foot traffic only, with distances to summit and Wilmot Town Hall.
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On a sunny but chilly December day in 2023, I set out to walk the entire trail over the mountain and then back again.

A serene forest scene with a small stream winding through trees and fallen leaves on the ground.
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In typical New Hampshire fashion, the trail gets pretty rough in places. It ain't New Hampshire if there aren't rocks!

Rocky terrain with scattered boulders and bare trees under a clear blue sky.
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This was a good time of year to visit, as there were clearer views of the surrounding landscape along the trail due to the lack of leaves on the trees.

A rocky outcrop overlooks a forested valley with bare trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
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The partly open summit ledges on Bog Mountain provide good views to the northwest, southwest, and south.

A rocky landscape with sparse trees and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
Ken MacGray/Google Photos

I also popped down to a southeasterly viewpoint which can be reached by an informal side path.

A scenic view from a rocky outcrop, showcasing rolling hills and a distant lake under a clear blue sky.
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The western section of Bog Mountain Trail provides a good look at its neighbor, Mt. Kearsarge, which rises about 2,000 feet above the surrounding landscape.

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A rocky landscape with sparse trees, overlooking a distant mountain under a clear blue sky.
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Bog Mountain Trail is one New Hampshire hiking trail where it's advantageous to do a car spot (put a vehicle at both ends) so you can hike the entire trail over the mountain. For more information on the trail and how to access it, and to download a trail map, visit the Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway website. Also, refer to the AMC Southern New Hampshire Trail Guide for a description of the trail. You can never be too prepared!

Also, check out these ten short and easy hikes that are all under five miles!

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-hampshire/hikes-under-5-miles-nh/

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