New Hampshire · Cross-country skiing · Near North Conway

Bridle Path

0.9 mi
round trip
158 ft
climb
1,725 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep
best months

Is Bridle Path open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White Mountain National Forest. It doesn't name Bridle Path, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White Mountain National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bridle Path is a cross-country skiing route in the Pemigewasset Ranger District of White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. It is a short out-and-back, about 1.9 miles long with a total climb of 158 feet, and the start sits at roughly 1,642 feet. The route rises to about 1,725 feet before returning, and the steepest stretch comes around the 0.8-mile mark at about 8% grade. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from the nearby Pinkham Notch weather station, about 9 miles away, show January highs around 26°F and lows near 6°F, with February only slightly warmer at about 28°F. July is the mildest month, with highs near 75°F and lows around 53°F. Several other outdoor spots are close by. Perimeter and B&M are mountain biking routes within a third of a mile. Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, offers lake fishing about 1.4 miles away. For an overnight stay, Sugarloaf 2 Campground is about 3.6 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Mount Deception Camping Area

    Campground

    Campground · 2.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Waffle Cabin

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rainsKen Gallager, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    New England Ski Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 14 mi from North Conway

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Ken Gallager, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons)

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