New Hampshire · Cross-country skiing

Short Oak

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

Short Oak is a 0.12-mile out-and-back cross-country ski trail in New Hampshire managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail is typically groomed and offers a brief winter outing.

  • Nearby · Gunstock Recreation Area · Connector · Birch
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Short Oak

    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, 5.3 mi away at 500 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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