Dryfire

Dryfire is a short, moderate cross-country ski route in New Hampshire's Belknap County Recreation Area, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The out-and-back trip covers about 0.6 miles, with a high point of 995 feet and a low of 937 feet. The climb is gentle, with a total gain of 64 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.19 miles in. Winter is the natural season for this route. 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 500 feet lower than the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Several other ski routes sit just 0.1 mile away, including Broadhead, Nock and Aim. Climbers can find Rines Hill about 9 miles off.