Snows Mountain

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A loop hike to two lookouts on Snow Mountain with a 1,250' elevation gain.
Trail Activity
Hiking Snowshoeing
Length
3.70 miles, Network
Difficulty
Moderate
Town
Waterville Valley (NH)
Surface
Packed Earth/Dirt, Rock/Ledge
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

From the parking lot, the trail climbs under the Snows Mountain chairlift. Halfway up, a sign marks the entry to the woods on the right. Make sure to follow the yellow blazes carefully as the trail passes intersections with other trails, which can be confusing. The true summit of Snows Mountain is trail-less, but there are views of Waterville Valley from the lookouts. 

Descend past a great view of the village of Waterville Valley and on to the trail exit in the driveway of #76 on Snows Mountain Road. To return to the parking lot, walk down the paved road then turn right on the Boulder Path Road sidewalk past the tennis courts back to the parking lot. 

Side trip to Greeley Ledges - 0.4 mile round trip
Seven tenths of a mile from the parking lot, turn left on the Greeley Ledges Trail and follow it to the top of the Snows Mountain chairlift (summer/fall) which offers marvelous views, disc golf, picnic tables, church services, and mountain bike shuttle service.

Other Information

Before you hike, know the hiker responsibility code and be prepared:

  • With knowledge and gear
  • To leave your plans
  • To stay together
  • To turn back
  • For emergencies
  • To share the hiker code with others.

 Visit the hikeSafe website to learn more!

Trail Manager

For more information, visit the White Mountain National Forest hiking page, or the Waterville Valley Athletic & Improvement Association website, or contact:

Waterville Valley Athletic & Improvement Association
PO Box 412
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
wvaiatrails@gmail.com
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White Mountain National Forest: Pemigewasset Ranger District
71 White Mountain Drive
Campton, NH 03223
Phone: (603) 536-6100
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Trail Tips

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Use common sense. If it seems like a bad idea, it probably is.

Trailhead Information

Park in Snows Mountain parking lot. From Exit 28 on I-93, follow NH-49 north for 11.3 miles. Turn right on Boulder Path Road, pass the tennis courts, and then turn right into the parking lot. 

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