Gunstock Recreation Area
About Gunstock Recreation Area
A classic New England hub overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, blending old-school mountain grit with year-round lakeside recreation.
Highlights
- Lakeside mountain views
- Night skiing terrain
- Aerial adventure park
- Summer mountain coasters
Key Facts
- Altitude: 287m
- Top lift: 684m
- Ski pistes: 26.1km
- Ski lifts: 6
- MTB trails: 3km
Ski Area
Weather and 9-day forecast for Gunstock Recreation Area
- Today: 6 to 16 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3705 m (3580 to 3860 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do., 24. Sept. | 6 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fr., 25. Sept. | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sa., 26. Sept. | 7 / 13 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| So., 27. Sept. | 9 / 12 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Mo., 28. Sept. | 7 / 10 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| Di., 29. Sept. | 9 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mi., 30. Sept. | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Do., 1. Okt. | 10 / 20 °C | rain | dry | 7 h sun |
| Fr., 2. Okt. | 7 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Gunstock Recreation Area
Hikes nearby — Gunstock Recreation Area (10)
10 curated hiking trails around Gunstock Recreation Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Overlook Trail
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Round Pond Trail
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Ridge Trail
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East Gilford Trail
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Belknap Range Trail
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Jesus Valley - Beaver Pond Trail
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Orange Trail
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Blue Trail
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Precipice Path
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Red Trail
Mountain biking near Gunstock Recreation Area
- Rowe's Revenge
- Cobble Crown
Getting to Gunstock Recreation Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), 67 km away, about 1h25 by road
Where to stay in Gunstock Recreation Area
48 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 344 EUR per night, median 399 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Gunstock Recreation Area page.