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 10-day forecast for Gunstock Recreation Area
- Today: 6 to 18 °C, overcast, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3787 m (3720 to 3970 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9月25日(金) | 6 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| 9月26日(土) | 10 / 18 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| 9月27日(日) | 9 / 11 °C | rain | dry | 0 h sun |
| 9月28日(月) | 8 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| 9月29日(火) | 8 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| 9月30日(水) | 10 / 20 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| 10月1日(木) | 11 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| 10月2日(金) | 13 / 25 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| 10月3日(土) | 14 / 22 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| 10月4日(日) | 10 / 16 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 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 2026-10-02, from 234 EUR per night, median 338 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Gunstock Recreation Area page.