Cobble Mountain Loop

Cobble Mountain Loop is a cross-country ski route in Belknap County Recreation Area in New Hampshire, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The loop is about 1.18 miles long and rated moderate, with a total climb of 385 feet over the round trip. The route is an out-and-back, starting at about 968 feet and reaching a high point of 1,063 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.09 miles in, with a 10% grade. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Lakeport show January highs around 30°F with about seven snow days, while March still averages four snow days. That station sits roughly 560 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the loop run cooler. Several other ski routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Wood Loop, Maple and Compound. Climbers can find Rines Hill about 9 miles away.