Ellis River Trail

Ellis River Trail is a short cross-country ski route in New Hampshire, about 0.4 miles from the village of Ducks Head. The trail is an out-and-back, roughly 0.6 miles long, with a total climb of about 78 feet. It's rated easy, and the route stays within a few dozen feet of its starting point, so it works well as a quick outing or a warm-up before heading to other spots in the area. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in N Conway show January highs around 30°F with about nine snow days, while March brings highs near 42°F and still has seven snow days. By May, snow days drop to zero, and summer highs reach the low 80s. The Ellis River, a fishing spot, lies about 0.2 miles away. Eagle Mountain Trail is about 0.8 miles off, and the climbing areas at Vlad Wall and Sap Wall are each about 0.9 miles away.