New Hampshire has a large variety of places to do cross-country (Nordic) skiing. Some are connected to big downhill (Alpine) ski areas and many more operate as cross country touring centers that specialize in that form of skiing alone. Most places that welcome cross-country skiers also offer snowshoeing, along with snowshoe rentals and lessons. New Hampshire Parks & Recreations offers a bunch of helpful snowshoeing resources.
A few touring and Nordic centers allow skiers bringing their dog companions. At least one Nordic ski center can set you up with a skijoring harness to ski while being pulled by dogs. A good overall source of information on cross-country skiing in New Hampshire is Ski NH Cross Country Skiing.
Route 16 at Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3988
When the snow starts, the fun begins on this center’s network of skiing, snowshoeing trails
1172 Easton Road Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-5542 Toll-Free: 800-473-5299
Cross-country skiing is superb, and scenic, at this classic country inn
279 Route 16-302 Intervale, NH, 03845 Phone: 603-356-9920
45km of riverside, wooded and village trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing
White Mountains town an ideal location for alpine, Nordic skiing enthusiasts
Six Cross-Country Skiing Centers in the White Mountains , NH Phone:
Great cross-country skiing, for beginners to experts, offered at six Nordic centers
116 Poole Road Jaffrey, NH, 03452 Phone: 603-532-8862
Hiking on Mount Monadnock; camping; cross country skiing; open year-round
1180 Turnpike Road (Rte. 124/123) New Ipswich, NH, 03071 Phone: 603-878-2869
Variety of trails with big mountain views for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing; base lodge; overnight hut; rentals and lessons
Eaton Road / Route 153 Madison, NH Phone: 603-367-8896
22 km of trails for all abilities for XC skiing and snowshoeing; Purity Spring Resort provides all comfort needs
Park at: 220 Mountain Road, 0.5 mile east from junction with Shaker Road New London, NH Phone: 603-381-8685
Private club welcomes day skiers; 15 miles of trails for classic skiing; rentals from nearby but offsite ski shop; lessons
Route 11A Gilford, NH, 03429 Phone: 603-293-4341
Town Square Waterville Valley, NH, 03215 Phone: 603-236-4666
70 km of trails for all abilities for XC skiing and snowshoeing; village provides all comfort needs
341 Route 9 Keene-Roxbury, NH, 03431 Phone: 603-358-5000
Nordic area next to downhill ski mountain; weekend night skiing; snowshoeing
Route 302 Bartlett, NH, 03812 Phone: 603-374-2277
65 km of trails for Nordic (XC) skiing and snowshoeing with views of the White Mountains
Dartmouth Outing Club House, Oscom Pond and Oak Hill Hanover, NH, 03755 Phone: 603-643-6534
Outdoor sports center adjacent to pond offers 26 km of groomed trails for XC skiing and snowshoeing; ice skating; rentals & lessons
Route 302 Bretton Woods, NH, 03575 Phone: 603-278-3322
100 km of trails adjacent to Mount Washington Resort for XC skiing and snowshoeing; ice skating; rentals; lessons
6 Club House Lane Grantham, NH, 03753 Phone: 603-863-4500
Community sports group welcomes guests on 12 trails for XC skiing and snowshoeing; ice skating offered
427 Milan Hill Road Milan, NH, 03588 Phone:
12 km of challenging trails for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing at outdoor sports club
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