Directions: Gunstock Mountain Resort is the closest major
resort to Boston and the New Hampshire Seacoast.
From I-93 North: Take exit 20 in Tilton, NH. Turn left on Rte. 3N. Travel along
Rte. 3N for about 10 minutes. Bear right onto the Laconia By-Pass 3/11 (just
past the Belknap Mall). Take the second exit, Rte.11A in Gilford. Turn right at
end of exit ramp. Follow 11A east approximately 5 miles to Gunstock Mountain
Resort. Entrance is on the right.
From I-95 North: Just south of Portsmouth take split to Routes 4 & 16
(Newington). This will put you on the Spaulding Turnpike. Take Spaulding
Turnpike to exit 15W for Rte. 11W to Alton. Stay on Rte. 11 around Alton traffic
circle and around Alton Bay. Take a left onto Rte. 11A. Take Rte. 11A
approximately 5 miles to Gunstock entrance on left.
If you are traveling from South or West of Boston MA, it may be best to travel
north on I-95 or I-495 and then exit off onto I-93 north. This route is probably
quicker than following I-95 to Portsmouth NH, although traffic conditions can
vary.
If you are using a navigational tool our physical address is:
719 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249
Trail Information: There are several marked nature trails
around Gunstock Mountain resort. Trail Maps are available in the Mountainside
Outfitters and Welcome Center.
1) Ridge Trail (white blazes) Distance is 2.43 miles, approximately 2 hours, 30
minutes.
2) Brook trail (yellow blazes) Distance to the summit is 1.65 miles,
approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
3) Overlook trail (orange blazes) Distance to the summit is 3.6 miles,
approximately 2 hours.
4) Cobble crown trail (blue xc markers) Distance from start to finish is .85
miles, approximately 45 minutes.
5) Round Pond Trail (Red blazes & black diamonds) Distance to the pond is 3
miles, approximately 2 hours.
6) Acid Deposition Trail 1 mile round trip.
Miscellaneous Information: My typical run goes up the Mt.
access rd to the summit. Then back down the ridge trail to the cell tower down
the dirt rd. I take a right off the dirt rd at the top of the first ski lift and
down that access rd. Then around the water and back to the parking lot.
Eric