New Hampshire’s state parks are absolutely spectacular and beloved by locals and tourists alike — that’s absolutely undeniable. But most people tend to think of them as spots to visit in the summer or fall, not so much during the frostier months. But winter is long in New Hampshire, and holds its own special beauty— there’s no sense in avoiding some of the best spots in the state for months on end. In fact, we think these 7 New Hampshire parks are even more beautiful in the winter!
- White Mountains National Forest
Flickr/Simon Wu The White Mountains are especially stunning covered in snow and ice. Of course, you’d need to be an experienced climber to summit any of the mountains, but the Kancamagus is an absolutely gorgeous drive.
- Franconia Notch State Park
Flickr/Robert Jagger The dramatic Basin and Flume Gorge remain accessible by short hikes during the winter months, and when they freeze over the ice is absolutely spectacular.
- Odiorne Point State Park
Flickr/Mark Bonica There’s little more beautiful than a snow-covered beach, and you’ll find just that at Odiorne Point State Park in the winter. The trails at this park also make it a great spot to cross-country ski.
- Mount Sunapee State Park
Facebook/Mount Sunapee Resort Thanks to its amazing ski mountain, Mount Sunapee State Park really comes alive in the winter. The frozen lake is incredibly beautiful as well.
- Echo Lake State Park
NH State Parks Echo Lake is magnificent all year with its backdrop of stony mountains, and it looks positively magical under ice and snow. Cathedral Ledge is a doable winter hike, and it’ll give you fantastic views.
- Ellacoya State Park
Flickr/John Rosset Right on the shores of Lake Winnepesaukee, this park is the perfect place to see the lake devoid of tourists and glazed with ice. You’ll appreciate it in a whole new way.
- Bear Brook State Park
NH State Parks This massive park has miles and miles of trails that are well kept and perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just plain hiking.
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Flickr/Simon Wu
The White Mountains are especially stunning covered in snow and ice. Of course, you’d need to be an experienced climber to summit any of the mountains, but the Kancamagus is an absolutely gorgeous drive.
Flickr/Robert Jagger
The dramatic Basin and Flume Gorge remain accessible by short hikes during the winter months, and when they freeze over the ice is absolutely spectacular.
Flickr/Mark Bonica
There’s little more beautiful than a snow-covered beach, and you’ll find just that at Odiorne Point State Park in the winter. The trails at this park also make it a great spot to cross-country ski.
Facebook/Mount Sunapee Resort
Thanks to its amazing ski mountain, Mount Sunapee State Park really comes alive in the winter. The frozen lake is incredibly beautiful as well.
NH State Parks
Echo Lake is magnificent all year with its backdrop of stony mountains, and it looks positively magical under ice and snow. Cathedral Ledge is a doable winter hike, and it’ll give you fantastic views.
Flickr/John Rosset
Right on the shores of Lake Winnepesaukee, this park is the perfect place to see the lake devoid of tourists and glazed with ice. You’ll appreciate it in a whole new way.
This massive park has miles and miles of trails that are well kept and perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or just plain hiking.
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