New Hampshire · Cross-country skiing · Near North Conway

Perimeter

0.4 mi
round trip
89 ft
climb
1,655 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep
best months

Is Perimeter open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White Mountain National Forest. It doesn't name Perimeter, 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.

Perimeter is a cross-country ski route in the White Mountain National Forest's Pemigewasset Ranger District in New Hampshire. It is a short out-and-back of about 0.88 miles with a total elevation gain and loss of 89 feet, so it's a low-commitment outing that pairs easily with other nearby ski areas. The climb is back-loaded, with the high point at 1,655 feet and the steepest stretch near the start. Winter conditions are the natural focus here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pinkham Notch put January highs around 26°F and lows near 6°F, while July highs reach about 75°F. Crawford's Pass and Dark Forest, both cross-country ski routes, sit just 0.1 mile away. Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, offers lake fishing about 1.9 miles off, and the climbing area Elephant's Head is roughly 2.6 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Mount Deception Camping Area

    Campground

    Campground · 2.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Waffle Cabin

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 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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