Cannon and Waterville Valley
Perfect for the Novice, Intermediate or Expert Skier
Two resorts with breathtaking scenery, Cannon and Waterville Valley Mountains are located in the vast and scenic White Mountain National Forrest.
Cannon is set amid the natural beauty of Franconia Notch State and combines big mountain skiing with historic New England ambiance. With an elevation of 4,080ft, Cannon is the highest lift-access ski area in New Hampshire and with 72 trails covering 264 acres of skiable terrain, Cannon is ideal for both beginner and intermediate skiers. In addition, there is a learning area with a slow chair and some of the blue trails have been widened so that intermediates can ski the whole resort without much fuss.
Furthermore, the mountain is also home to the New England Ski Museum, located at the base of the tramway and well worth a visit.
Waterville Valley is one of the best resorts in New Hampshire combining easy accessibility, great terrain, decent vertical and welcoming, friendly staff, furthermore priding itself on its award winning ski area. Similarly, Watervilley Valley boasts top-to-bottom snow-making and fanatical grooming with state-of-the-art snow-making facilities covering 97% of the terrain and is best suited to intermediate student skiers, however there are still some confidence-boosting trails for the beginners too!
Waterville Valley Resort Facts
Resort Height 950ft
Vertical Drop 2100ft
Highest Lift 3050ft
No. of Lifts 12
No. of Trails 55
Easy Runs 17%
Medium Runs 67%
Difficult Runs 16%
Acres of Piste 336
Longest Run 2.5miles
Snowmaking 97%
Average Snowfall 150 inches
Flight time 7hrs
Transfer times 2.5hrs from Boston, 6hrs from NY
Cannon Resort Facts
Resort Height 1900ft
Vertical Drop 2180ft
Highest Lift 4080ft
No. of Lifts 10
No. of Trails 72
Easy Runs 21%
Medium Runs 47%
Difficult Runs 32%
Acres of Piste 264
Longest Run 2.3 miles
Snowmaking 97%
Average Snowfall 160 inches
Flight time 7hrs
Transfer times 2.5hrs from Boston, 6hrs from NY
Sample Itinerary
Indian Head
****
Offering a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere in the heart of Lincoln surrounded by New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains, this resort offers many on-site activities along with easy access to surrounding area attractions.
Voted the 2009 Best Family-Friendly Resort in New Hampshire, the Indian Head Resort features live nightly entertainment at the on-site lounge, seasonal supervised children’s programmes and a large gift shop. The resort also features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool as well as an on-site lake, offering fishing and boating.
Loon Mountain is 8.6 miles from Indian Head Resort and Ski New Hampshire is 4.5 miles away. Alpine Adventures is 3.7 miles away and White Mountains Visitor Centre is 3.5 miles away. Flume Gorge is 3.5 miles away.
Facilities
- Evening entertainment
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Free Wifi
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna and Gym
- Gift shop
- Restaurant
Kancamgus Lodge
***
Only 1 mile from Loon Mountain Ski Resort, this family-owned and operated hotel is at the entrance to the Kancamagus Highway, alongside this, it offers an indoor pool, 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi.
The basic guest rooms at Kancamagus Lodge feature a fridge and TV. Some offer a 32-inch flat-screen TV or a balcony.
Open for breakfast and dinner, Brittany’s Restaurant serves homemade dishes out the patio overlooking the mountains or in the dining room, additionally, guests can also enjoy snacks and sandwiches in CJ’s Penalty Box sports bar.
In addition, recreational activities at the Kancamagus include 2 firepits, a grill area with picnic tables and a children’s play area. Laundry facilities, DVD rentals and book exchange opportunities are also available.
Facilities
- Games room
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Swimming pool outdoor
- Swimming pool indoor
Snowy Owl Inn
***
Located in the scenic White Mountains, this resort boasts on-site skiing. Facilities include an indoor heated pool. Each guest room at the Snowy Owl Inn and Resort features cable TV, free internet access, and an en suite bathroom.
Furthermore, The Snowy Owl serves a daily continental breakfast. Ice skating at the Waterville Valley Arena is less than 5 minutes walk away.
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Heated pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Free WiFi
Apres Ski
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Swimming: In hotels
Bowling: Berlin
Shops/Cafés: Berlin / North Conway
Tax-free shopping: Tilton / North Conway
Cinema: Berlin / North Conway
Ice hockey match (to watch): Berlin
Basketball game (to watch): Gorham / Berlin