Hiking · New Hampshire Lakes Region & White Mountains

Seven waterfalls minutes away, granite ledges above the lake

The house sits between two of New England's best hiking regions. Short ledge hikes with lake views start minutes away; the White Mountain high peaks are an hour north.

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Castle in the Clouds trails
Miles of conservation-land trails on Ossipee Mountain, with seven waterfalls, ponds and open views over the whole lake. A morning hike from the house.
Minutes away · 7 waterfalls
Mount Major
The classic Winnipesaukee hike: a steady climb to bare granite with the lake spread out below. Half a day with the drive.
Lakes Region
Mount Chocorua
A striking rocky summit on the edge of the Whites, with several routes up. A full day and worth it.
Day hike
The White Mountains
Franconia Notch, the Kancamagus Highway, river gorges and swimming holes, and the 4,000-footers for the ambitious.
About an hour north
Waterfall on a forest trailWaterfall on a forest trail
A White Mountains river in fallA White Mountains river in fall
Peak foliage behind the housePeak foliage behind the house
The fire pit at dusk with wine and a cheese boardThe fire pit at dusk

Then come home

Yours alone, between the lake and the mountains

Back at the house: the hot tub for sore legs, the outdoor fireplace for the evening, and a kitchen big enough to cook for the whole group.

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