White Mountains Guide
Hiking
5 mins - This is the nearby hike up Stinson Mt. It's a popular local hike and feature spectacular views of the Pemi. River valley. It's a 3.4 mile "out and back" trail that is a gradual but continuous climb to the top. There's also a fire road / snowmobile trail that can be used as an alternate route to the top.
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Stinson Mountain Trail
Stinson Mountain Trail5 mins - This is the nearby hike up Stinson Mt. It's a popular local hike and feature spectacular views of the Pemi. River valley. It's a 3.4 mile "out and back" trail that is a gradual but continuous climb to the top. There's also a fire road / snowmobile trail that can be used as an alternate route to the top.
10 mins - Rattlesnake Mountain Trail is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Rumney, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Rattlesnake Mountain
10 mins - Rattlesnake Mountain Trail is a 2.3 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Rumney, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
5 mins - Three Ponds Trail is a 5.6 mile loop trail that can be accessed just north of Stinson Lake. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Three Ponds Trail
Stinson Lake Road5 mins - Three Ponds Trail is a 5.6 mile loop trail that can be accessed just north of Stinson Lake. The trail is rated as moderate and is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is the closest AT trailhead to the cabin. It's about a 20 min. drive. Hiking south on the trailhead will bring you down the AT towards Smarts Mountain. Hiking north on the trailhead will bring you towards Sentinel Mountain.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Orford, NH, Egyesült Államok
This is the closest AT trailhead to the cabin. It's about a 20 min. drive. Hiking south on the trailhead will bring you down the AT towards Smarts Mountain. Hiking north on the trailhead will bring you towards Sentinel Mountain.
Part of the AT, this 6.8-mile out-and-back trail near Orford, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trailhead is a 20 min drive from the cabin.
Mt Cube trailhead
Part of the AT, this 6.8-mile out-and-back trail near Orford, New Hampshire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trailhead is a 20 min drive from the cabin.
This lodge was built by Dartmouth College in the 1930s and was rebuilt in 2017. This is also where you can find the start of the Gorge Brook Trail which is one of the easiest routes up 4802 foot Mount Moosilauke. The lodge is a 30 min drive. from the cabin. Take 118 in Warren to Ravine Rd.
Moosilauke Ravine Lodge
This lodge was built by Dartmouth College in the 1930s and was rebuilt in 2017. This is also where you can find the start of the Gorge Brook Trail which is one of the easiest routes up 4802 foot Mount Moosilauke. The lodge is a 30 min drive. from the cabin. Take 118 in Warren to Ravine Rd.
Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trailhead is about a 25 min drive from Rumney.
Glencliff Trailhead
Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trailhead is about a 25 min drive from Rumney.
Cascade Path
Near Waterville Valley Resort, this is a 35 min drive from the cabin.
Located in Thornton, this trail is about a half-hour drive from the cabin. The Welsh-Dickey is one the most popular hikes in White Mountain National Forest, and for good reason. The challenging route offers beautiful views of Waterville Valley, and the surrounding area.
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Welch-Dickey Trailhead
Orris RoadLocated in Thornton, this trail is about a half-hour drive from the cabin. The Welsh-Dickey is one the most popular hikes in White Mountain National Forest, and for good reason. The challenging route offers beautiful views of Waterville Valley, and the surrounding area.
Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park NH is a very popular hike and one of the most photogenic stops on a New England road trip in fall. A short but steep climb through dense forest leads to Artists Bluff; a rocky observation platform providing stunning views over Echo Lake and rolling hills covered in trees, which are particularly striking during peak fall foliage season at the end of September and beginning of October. 35 min drive to the trailhead. Hike early to avoid crowds!
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Artist's Bluff Loop
2750 Profile RdArtists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park NH is a very popular hike and one of the most photogenic stops on a New England road trip in fall. A short but steep climb through dense forest leads to Artists Bluff; a rocky observation platform providing stunning views over Echo Lake and rolling hills covered in trees, which are particularly striking during peak fall foliage season at the end of September and beginning of October. 35 min drive to the trailhead. Hike early to avoid crowds!
A short drive to Plymouth for this moderate hiking and waterfall area. There are 3.2 miles of trails.
Walter - Newton conservation Trails
A short drive to Plymouth for this moderate hiking and waterfall area. There are 3.2 miles of trails.
Green Woodlands is a private, family-operated organization with a goal of preserving a small piece of nature for future generations. Offers mountain biking, hiking and XC ski trails at little to no fee.
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Green Woodlands Foundation
1756 New Hampshire 118Green Woodlands is a private, family-operated organization with a goal of preserving a small piece of nature for future generations. Offers mountain biking, hiking and XC ski trails at little to no fee.
Food scene
Dog-friendly bar, brewery and restaurant 10 minutes away in Plymouth.
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The Last Chair
5 NH-25Dog-friendly bar, brewery and restaurant 10 minutes away in Plymouth.
This local diner is great spot for breakfast or lunch. It's just a 10 min drive down Stinson Lake Rd to rte 25. They serve eggs, biscuits, sandwiches, etc.. The drink menu includes beer, wine, bloody marys and mimosas.
North Station
897 New Hampshire 25This local diner is great spot for breakfast or lunch. It's just a 10 min drive down Stinson Lake Rd to rte 25. They serve eggs, biscuits, sandwiches, etc.. The drink menu includes beer, wine, bloody marys and mimosas.
Under the creative eye of chef, Sam Smyth, Six Burner is a cozy Bistro located on Main Street in Plymouth, New Hampshire right next to Plymouth State University. We offer lunch starting at eleven every day where you can order your cuisine at the counter and sit wherever you like in the dining room, lounge, or outside! Starting at five, we offer full service dining with new specials every day! We are also equipped with a full bar and an expansive wine list. We also have a second bar upstairs which is open serving drinks and dinner on Friday and Saturday starting at 5PM.
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Six Burner Bistro
13 Main StUnder the creative eye of chef, Sam Smyth, Six Burner is a cozy Bistro located on Main Street in Plymouth, New Hampshire right next to Plymouth State University. We offer lunch starting at eleven every day where you can order your cuisine at the counter and sit wherever you like in the dining room, lounge, or outside! Starting at five, we offer full service dining with new specials every day! We are also equipped with a full bar and an expansive wine list. We also have a second bar upstairs which is open serving drinks and dinner on Friday and Saturday starting at 5PM.
Italian Farmhouse
337 Daniel Webster HwyGreat Italian dining from the Common Man restaurant group.
Has a nice bar/restaurant and also offers breakfast. It's just a 15 min drive.
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The Common Man Inn & Spa
231 Main StHas a nice bar/restaurant and also offers breakfast. It's just a 15 min drive.
Popular local Asian food and sushi. The Mai Tai's are a must have cocktail. Be careful, they're addictive! The bar is usually full of friendly locals.
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Fugaky
646 Tenney Mountain HwyPopular local Asian food and sushi. The Mai Tai's are a must have cocktail. Be careful, they're addictive! The bar is usually full of friendly locals.
Great craft brewery located in Rumney just a 5 minute drive from the cabin. They usually have 5-6 small batch brews on tap ranging from lagers to IPA. Highly recommended!
Sole Track Brewing
27 Main StreetGreat craft brewery located in Rumney just a 5 minute drive from the cabin. They usually have 5-6 small batch brews on tap ranging from lagers to IPA. Highly recommended!
Great restaurant in Campton near the Blair Bridge. Very tasty and unique food. Menu changes but you'll find everything from American, to Indian to French Canadian cuisine. They often have poutine and Halifax street food dishes like the "Donair".
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Covered Bridge Farm Table
57 Blair RdGreat restaurant in Campton near the Blair Bridge. Very tasty and unique food. Menu changes but you'll find everything from American, to Indian to French Canadian cuisine. They often have poutine and Halifax street food dishes like the "Donair".
Annie's Overflow Restaurant
138 NH-175AGreat breakfast! Just a 15-minute drive near PSU.
Scenic waterfront bar & restaurant on Squam Lake. It's named after the evasive fish named "Walter" from the move On Golden Pond which was filmed in an around Squam Lake. It's about a 25 min. drive from the Cabin.
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Walter's Basin
859 US-3Scenic waterfront bar & restaurant on Squam Lake. It's named after the evasive fish named "Walter" from the move On Golden Pond which was filmed in an around Squam Lake. It's about a 25 min. drive from the Cabin.
This is a great bar & restaurant located in Tenney Mountain's base lodge. They are open late on Weekends and often have live music.
Backcountry Bar & Grill
This is a great bar & restaurant located in Tenney Mountain's base lodge. They are open late on Weekends and often have live music.
Has good reviews, but we have not had a chance to go here yet.
Bridgewater Inn Japanese Steakhouse and Tavern
367 Mayhew TurnpikeHas good reviews, but we have not had a chance to go here yet.
Now called "Panorama Six82", is located in the Owl's Nest Resort in Campton which is a 25-min drive. Open for lunch and dinner, you'll find deliciously creative cuisine and drink specials. Also great views!
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Sunset Room
40 Clubhouse LnNow called "Panorama Six82", is located in the Owl's Nest Resort in Campton which is a 25-min drive. Open for lunch and dinner, you'll find deliciously creative cuisine and drink specials. Also great views!
A famous pancake house and breakfast spot in scenic Sugar Hill, NH. Call ahead for hours & reservations. 1 hr drive from Rumney.
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Polly's Pancake Parlor
672 Sugar Hill RdA famous pancake house and breakfast spot in scenic Sugar Hill, NH. Call ahead for hours & reservations. 1 hr drive from Rumney.
Great Mexican option in nearby Plymouth. The burritos are huge. The carne asada is delicious. There are many different margarita choices.
La Familia Mexican Bar and Grill
Great Mexican option in nearby Plymouth. The burritos are huge. The carne asada is delicious. There are many different margarita choices.
Nearby Towns
Home of the Woodstock Brewery, Merland's Tap, and the Ice Castles in the Winter. It's very close to the neighboring town of Lincoln. It's a charming mountain town with a main street that is officially in town of North Woodstock. This is a popular area for both locals and tourists.
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Woodstock
Home of the Woodstock Brewery, Merland's Tap, and the Ice Castles in the Winter. It's very close to the neighboring town of Lincoln. It's a charming mountain town with a main street that is officially in town of North Woodstock. This is a popular area for both locals and tourists.
Largest city in the area. Home to PSU, Speare Hospital, restaurants, bars and shops. Rte 25 is the commerical district with fast food, groceries, Walmart, etc.. Downtown is a small city with classic Northern New England vibes.
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Plymouth
Largest city in the area. Home to PSU, Speare Hospital, restaurants, bars and shops. Rte 25 is the commerical district with fast food, groceries, Walmart, etc.. Downtown is a small city with classic Northern New England vibes.
Our rural NH town with a General Store and charming town common. It's famous for rock-climbing at Rumney Rocks, and 342-acre Stinson Lake -- the largest lake in the White Mountain National Forest! Also checkout Quincy Bog natural area.
Rumney
Our rural NH town with a General Store and charming town common. It's famous for rock-climbing at Rumney Rocks, and 342-acre Stinson Lake -- the largest lake in the White Mountain National Forest! Also checkout Quincy Bog natural area.
Home of Loon Mtn Resort, and the start of the Kangamangus Highway. There are also some shops and great restaurants like Black Mtn. Burger, the Common Man, One Love Brewery and The Gypsy Cafe.
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Lincoln
Home of Loon Mtn Resort, and the start of the Kangamangus Highway. There are also some shops and great restaurants like Black Mtn. Burger, the Common Man, One Love Brewery and The Gypsy Cafe.
Skiing & Riding
Just a 10-min drive from the cabin, Tenney Mountain Ski Area re-opened in 2023 and we love the feel of this nice local mountain. Tickets are very reasonably priced. Although there are only 3 lifts, it has a nice long vertical drop and offers great skiing for intermediate to advanced skiers & snowboarders. There is also a beginner hill and nice tubing park, and you can "skin" up the mountain for $10. The lodge has great food, and nice bar and often has live music. I highly recommend checking out Tenney!
Tenney Mountain
Just a 10-min drive from the cabin, Tenney Mountain Ski Area re-opened in 2023 and we love the feel of this nice local mountain. Tickets are very reasonably priced. Although there are only 3 lifts, it has a nice long vertical drop and offers great skiing for intermediate to advanced skiers & snowboarders. There is also a beginner hill and nice tubing park, and you can "skin" up the mountain for $10. The lodge has great food, and nice bar and often has live music. I highly recommend checking out Tenney!
Cannon Mountain is a 4,080-foot peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is known for both its technical rock and ice climbing on its cliff face, and skiing at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. It was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, until that formation collapsed on May 3, 2003. The ski terrain is mostly challenging as Cannon is the tallest ski area in NH.
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Cannon Mountain
Cannon Mountain is a 4,080-foot peak in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It is known for both its technical rock and ice climbing on its cliff face, and skiing at Cannon Mountain Ski Area. It was also home to the Old Man of the Mountain, until that formation collapsed on May 3, 2003. The ski terrain is mostly challenging as Cannon is the tallest ski area in NH.
Loon is a 35 min drive (via 93N) to the town of Lincoln. It's a popular, family friendly ski area that offers a wide-variety of terrain. During summer they have zip-lines, mtn biking and other outdoor activities. In summer, Stinson Lake Rd to Ellsworth Hill Rd can be used for a shorter drive to Campton and Lincoln.
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Loon Mountain
Loon is a 35 min drive (via 93N) to the town of Lincoln. It's a popular, family friendly ski area that offers a wide-variety of terrain. During summer they have zip-lines, mtn biking and other outdoor activities. In summer, Stinson Lake Rd to Ellsworth Hill Rd can be used for a shorter drive to Campton and Lincoln.
Waterville ski resort is a 30-35 minute drive. It's a popular spot for both downhill (ski/snowboard) and nordic (cross-country) skiing. There's also a nice hiking trail in the area.
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Waterville Valley
Waterville ski resort is a 30-35 minute drive. It's a popular spot for both downhill (ski/snowboard) and nordic (cross-country) skiing. There's also a nice hiking trail in the area.
About a 40-min drive from the cabin, Ragged offers great skiing and snowboarding options.
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Ragged Mountain Resort
620 Ragged Mountain RoadAbout a 40-min drive from the cabin, Ragged offers great skiing and snowboarding options.
About a 1 hour drive, Bretton Woods is a large, but not super challenging ski area that's great for families and new skiers. The also have some great glades and steep runs for advance skiers.
Bretton Woods
About a 1 hour drive, Bretton Woods is a large, but not super challenging ski area that's great for families and new skiers. The also have some great glades and steep runs for advance skiers.
Part of the Waterville Estates community, built in 1969 at 1,505 feet elevation, with 313 feet of vertical terrain, Campton Mountain Ski Area is a true vintage NH ski facility. With three main trails (beginner, intermediate and expert) averaging 1,550 feet in length, accessed by the original Swiss made 1969 Städeli compact double chairlift, custom, locally engineered beginners rope tow.
Campton Mountain Ski Area
24 Parker RoadPart of the Waterville Estates community, built in 1969 at 1,505 feet elevation, with 313 feet of vertical terrain, Campton Mountain Ski Area is a true vintage NH ski facility. With three main trails (beginner, intermediate and expert) averaging 1,550 feet in length, accessed by the original Swiss made 1969 Städeli compact double chairlift, custom, locally engineered beginners rope tow.
Sightseeing
Just a 8-minute drive to Rte. 25. It's generally open from May to October.
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Polar Caves Park
705 Rumney Rte 25Just a 8-minute drive to Rte. 25. It's generally open from May to October.
The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture. 35 min drive to Lincoln, and another 40 mins to cross the "Kanc" which will bring you to the North Conway/Jackson area.
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Kancamagus Pass
The Kancamagus Highway is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture. 35 min drive to Lincoln, and another 40 mins to cross the "Kanc" which will bring you to the North Conway/Jackson area.
This geological wonder is a 20 minute drive to the Hebron/Groton area
Sculptured Rocks Rd, Hebron, NH, Egyesült Államok
This geological wonder is a 20 minute drive to the Hebron/Groton area
This is beautiful must-see in the White Mountains -- right off 93 or route 3. There is a paid entry fee so be sure to check on-line or call before you go!
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Flume Gorge
852 Daniel Webster HighwayThis is beautiful must-see in the White Mountains -- right off 93 or route 3. There is a paid entry fee so be sure to check on-line or call before you go!
Explore jagged rock walls, gigantic boulders, rock-strewn glacial boulder caves, and cascading waterfalls. Discover the Forest Adventure Trail, treehouse, and suspension bridge. Entry fee. 40 min drive. from Rumney.
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Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves
1712 Lost River RoadExplore jagged rock walls, gigantic boulders, rock-strewn glacial boulder caves, and cascading waterfalls. Discover the Forest Adventure Trail, treehouse, and suspension bridge. Entry fee. 40 min drive. from Rumney.
Quincy Bog is a special place that invites you to contemplate nature and explore. The Bog is private land, not public land owned by all; visitors are guests. Please be respectful. The 1.24 mile loop trail is open dawn to dusk. 10 min drive from the cabin.
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Quincy Bog Natural Area
Quincy Bog RoadQuincy Bog is a special place that invites you to contemplate nature and explore. The Bog is private land, not public land owned by all; visitors are guests. Please be respectful. The 1.24 mile loop trail is open dawn to dusk. 10 min drive from the cabin.
The original Moosilauke Ravine Lodge was built in the 1930s by Dartmouth College to serve some of the nation’s earliest competitive skiing. In the fall of 2017, a new Lodge was completed. The Lodge is normally open to the public for rooms and meals (reservation only) for the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The lodge is also the start of the Gorge Brook Trail up Mt Moosilauke. It's about a 30 min drive.
Moosilauke Ravine Lodge
The original Moosilauke Ravine Lodge was built in the 1930s by Dartmouth College to serve some of the nation’s earliest competitive skiing. In the fall of 2017, a new Lodge was completed. The Lodge is normally open to the public for rooms and meals (reservation only) for the spring, summer, and fall seasons. The lodge is also the start of the Gorge Brook Trail up Mt Moosilauke. It's about a 30 min drive.
20 mins - Located right next to Coverage Bridge Farm Table restaurant.
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Blair Covered Bridge
Blair Road20 mins - Located right next to Coverage Bridge Farm Table restaurant.
Franconia Notch and Echo Lake is a great place to take in the majestic beauty of the Western White Mountain region. There's also a viewing area for the site of "old man of the mountain" stone formation that collapse in 2003. Franconia Notch is ~35 min drive from Rumney.
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Franconia Notch Állami Park
Daniel Webster HwyFranconia Notch and Echo Lake is a great place to take in the majestic beauty of the Western White Mountain region. There's also a viewing area for the site of "old man of the mountain" stone formation that collapse in 2003. Franconia Notch is ~35 min drive from Rumney.
The aerial tramway is one of New Hampshire's most spectacular rides. The tramway brings visitors to the 4,080' summit of Cannon Mountain in approximately eight minutes. On a clear day, visitors will enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. At the summit there are walking paths, an observation deck, cafeteria, and restrooms. 35 min drive from Rumney.
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Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway station
260 Tramway DrThe aerial tramway is one of New Hampshire's most spectacular rides. The tramway brings visitors to the 4,080' summit of Cannon Mountain in approximately eight minutes. On a clear day, visitors will enjoy views of the mountains of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Canada, and New York. At the summit there are walking paths, an observation deck, cafeteria, and restrooms. 35 min drive from Rumney.
1 hr, 50 min drive from Rumney. This is a spectacular and breathtaking drive up to the top of NH's tallest peak. Although it's a well-traveled, well-maintained road it is terrifying for some visitors that have fear of heights.
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Mt. Washington Auto Road
1 Mt Washington Auto Rd1 hr, 50 min drive from Rumney. This is a spectacular and breathtaking drive up to the top of NH's tallest peak. Although it's a well-traveled, well-maintained road it is terrifying for some visitors that have fear of heights.
Adventure
Just 5 mins down the road, Rumney Rocks is the primo outdoor sport-climbing destination in the Northeast. Rumney Rocks is ideal for all climbing ability levels, featuring sport routes ranging from beginner-rated 5.3 selections to super-challenging 5.15 options, plus traditional climbing and bouldering.
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Rumney Rocks Climbing
2385 Buffalo RdJust 5 mins down the road, Rumney Rocks is the primo outdoor sport-climbing destination in the Northeast. Rumney Rocks is ideal for all climbing ability levels, featuring sport routes ranging from beginner-rated 5.3 selections to super-challenging 5.15 options, plus traditional climbing and bouldering.
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Back Road to Ellsworth / Campton
This road is closed in Winter and not passable (even with 4 WD). It's open from May - Nov and there are beautiful views of the White Mountains as you head into Ellsworth!