Abeniki

Abeniki is a cross-country ski route in The Balsams, a non-governmental organization-managed area in New Hampshire. It is a short out-and-back, just under half a mile in length, with a total climb of about 200 feet and a high point around 2,527 feet. The route is rated hard. The steepest section comes early on, with a 14% grade, and the climb is back-loaded, so the high point comes before the return. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 23°F with lows near 1°F, and the station sits well below the trail, so temperatures up high run cooler. Several other ski routes lie within half a mile, including Cold Spring Road and Reservoir Road, and the Peregrine Trail is about 0.5 miles away. For paddling, the Mohawk River is roughly 3.3 miles off.