New Hampshire · Cross-country skiing

Grove

0.1 mi
round trip
18 ft
climb
919 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Grove is a short, easy 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 is only about a quarter of a mile, with a total elevation gain of 18 feet, making it a quick stop that pairs well with other trails in the area. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 30°F and snow on about seven days that month, while March still averages four snow days. The station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the high ground run cooler. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a tenth of a mile, including Fir, Ivy and Treetop Way. Climbers can find Rines Hill about 9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Grove

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 12°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      34° / 12°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 21°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      68° / 44°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 40°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 20°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lakeport 2, NH, 5 mi away at 500 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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