Summer Attractions

Nearby hiking, biking, rafting, amusement parks and other summer fun

Hiking

Hiking trails are everywhere! Black Cap Trail, Diana's Bath, Echo Lake and many others are within 15 minutes. The Kancamagus Scenic Byway, which cuts through the White Mountain National Forest, and the largest mountain in the Northeastern United States, Mount Washtington (6,288′), are under 30 minutes away.

Hiking Resources

Safe hiking information.

Hiking Project website
REI's best hikes in the White Mountains list some of our favorites.
New England Today 10 Best White Mountain Day Hikes
New Hampshire White Mountains hikes
AllTrails is a great website with detailed info and photos.

Scenic Adventures Nearby

Three of our favorite scenic spots near the house. You won't need to walk more than a few hundred feet from where you park to feel like you're lost in nature.

Jackson Falls

Site Info & Photos | more info
5 minutes, 2.5 miles | Map

Echo Lake

Site Info & Photos
14 minutes, 8.1 miles | Map

Cathedral Ledge

Site Info & Photos
15 minutes, 9.1 miles | Map

Favorite Hikes Nearby

Easy to moderate hikes near the house we really like.

Black Cap Trail

Trail Info & Photos
15 minutes, 8.4 miles | Map
2.3 mile roundtrip hike.
610 ft elevation gain.

Crystal Cascades

Trail Info & Photos
16 minutes, 11.4 miles | Map
0.8 mile roundtrip hike.
160 ft elevation gain.

Glen Ellis Falls

Trail Info & Photos
13 minutes, 10.3 miles | Map
0.4 mile roundtrip hike.
78 ft elevation gain.

Sabbaday Falls

Trail Info & Photos
45 minutes, 28.4 miles | Map
0.7 mile roundtrip hike.
98 ft elevation gain.

Mount Willard

Trail Info & Photos
29 minutes, 21.8 miles | Map
3.1 mile roundtrip hike.
895 ft elevation gain.

Diana's Baths

Trail Info & Photos
12 minutes, 7.6 miles | Map
1.3 mile roundtrip hike.
114 ft elevation gain.

Rafting

Saco River Tubing Center

https://sacorivertubing.com/
19 minutes, 11 miles | Map

Mountain Biking

Find trails nearby using this great MTB Trails website listing elevation gain and grade.

MTB Project

MTB Trails nearby

Amusement Parks

Story Land is literally walking distance from the house, but just far enough that you don't hear the "It's a Small World"-like music they play all day :)

Story Land

https://www.storylandnh.com/
2 minutes, 0.8 miles | Map

Santa's Village

https://www.santasvillage.com/
52 minutes, 40.6 miles | Map