Hikers relax on rocks while other hikers pass over the bridge on the Summer trails at Bretton Woods.

Hiking

On the Trail of Outdoor Adventure

Being in the heart of New Hampshire’s White Mountains means you’re surrounded by one of the most renowned hiking networks in the world. With more than 2,000 miles of trails to explore, you’re perfectly positioned to experience the very best of hiking in the East.

Be Prepared
The White Mountains are breathtaking, and they demand respect. Weather on the higher summits can shift from sunny to dangerous in a matter of minutes, with temperatures dropping dramatically even in summer. Every year, volunteer search and rescue groups as well as New Hampshire Fish and Game conducts dozens of operations in the White Mountains. Many involving hikers who underestimated the terrain, set out without adequate gear, or lost daylight on the trail. Proper footwear, layered clothing, a trail map, plenty of food and water are essential, even if you don’t think you need it. You should not rely solely on a fully charged phone as service is limited. Always let someone know your plan and expected return time.

Leave No Trace
The trails and landscapes surrounding Bretton Woods and the White Mountains are protected lands that generations of hikers have enjoyed and that future visitors deserve to experience just as we do today. Please pack out everything you bring in, stay on marked trails to protect fragile vegetation, and leave rocks, plants, and wildlife exactly as you find them.  Use the restroom before your hike and have a plan.

  • Explore gentle paths through lush forests, take in sweeping views of the Presidential Range, or venture higher for summit panoramas. On-property trails like the West Mountain Trail at the summit of Bretton Woods offers easy access to breathtaking overlooks, while nearby favorites such as Mount Willard and the historic Crawford Path provide unforgettable day hikes just minutes away. The old carriage paths throughout the property offer a more casual stroll to scenic overlooks like Upper Falls.

  • West Mountain Hiking Trail

    Follow small rock cairns across the rock ledges to a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the Zealand Valley and Pemigewasset Wilderness. Views to the right are of Vermont and ski trails on Mount Mansfield. Easy to moderate hike starting to the right of the gondola summit. Follow the hiking trail markers and snowshoe signs. Near the summit of West Mountain the trail levels off and heads left.

    Length: 1.6 miles out and back

    Elevation gain: 510 feet

    Two Miles Home Hiking Trail:

    Follow the Two Miles Home ski trail and hiking sign markers. The trail winds around the outer boundary of the ski area from the base of the gondola to/from the summit.

    Length: 2 miles one-way

    Elevation gain: 1300 feet

  • Mount Willard– 3.2 miles | Easy | Crawford Notch Views

    Zealand Valley Trail– 2.7 miles | Easy | Zealand Falls

    Mount Eisenhower via Edmunds Path– 6.4 miles | Moderate | Summit of Mount Eisenhower at 4,761 feet

    Arethusa Falls– 3 miles | Moderate | Tallest waterfall in New Hampshire

    Mount Washington via Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail– 8 miles | Difficult | Lakes of the Clouds, streams, views, summit

Your Winter Wonderland

From exhilarating action on the slopes of the White Mountains to spa days, s’mores, and après-ski, winter in our neck of the woods is anything but ordinary.

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Summer in the Great Outdoors

Soak up every moment of the New Hampshire summer in Bretton Woods, your gateway to boundless outdoor adventure and breathtaking natural splendor.

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