63. Beaver Bog Trail

63. Beaver Bog Trail is a short, easy cross-country ski route in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest, within the Saco Ranger District and on Prospect Farm. The trail is a flat out-and-back, 0.8 miles long with a total gain and loss of about 44 feet, so it works well as a quick outing in the forest. The route starts at about 2,011 feet and reaches a high point of 2,024 feet, with the steepest stretch at roughly 0.18 miles in. That section has a grade of about 5 percent. The trail is dog-friendly, so it's an option for skiers who want to bring a pet along. Winter is the season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Pinkham Notch weather station show January highs around 26°F and lows near 6°F, with March highs in the mid-30s. Summer is milder, with July highs around 75°F. Several other trails and destinations sit close by. Hutmen's Trail and the Orchard Trail are within a third of a mile, and the climbing area at Pinnacle Block is about 1.4 miles away. For an overnight stay, Black Mountain Cabin is about 2.1 miles off.