Activities in North Conway & Around
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Mountain Lake
Two miles west of North Conway via River Rd, this placid mountain lake lies at the foot of White Horse Ledge, a sheer rock wall. A scenic trail circles the lake. There is also a mile-long auto road and hiking trail leading to the 700ft-high Cathedral Ledge, with panoramic White Mountains views. Both Cathedral Ledge and nearby White Horse Ledge are excellent for rock climbing. This is also a fine spot for swimming and picknicking, but there’s no camping.
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Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School
Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School sells maps and guides to the WMNF, and rents camping equipment, cross-country skis and snowshoes. Year-round, the climbing school offers classes and tours, including one-day ascents of Mt Washington, and the grueling Presidential Range traverse. Climbing lessons cost between $150 and $220 per day, depending on how many are in a group (three maximum).
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Mt Cranmore Resort
Mt Cranmore Resort, on the outskirts of North Conway, has a vertical drop of 1200ft, 40 trails (36% beginner, 44% intermediate and 20% expert), nine lifts and 100% snowmaking ability. There’s also a terrain park, tubing and abundant facilities for non-skiers (including a Jacuzzi, swimming pool, climbing wall and indoor and outdoor tennis courts).
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Conway Scenic Railroad
Nostalgia at its finest, the Conway Scenic Railroad runs an antique steam train on a variety of excursions from North Conway through Mt Washington Valley and dramatic Crawford Notch. It's a real stunner, especially during the fall foliage season.
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Saco Bound
If you're up for a water adventure, Saco Bound rents canoes and kayaks and also offers guided tours ranging from placid lake paddles to day-long white-water outings.
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