Winter hikes

jsn · 02-16-2014, 09:32 AM

Just looking for some suggestions for easy to moderate winter hikes in the lakes region....and no snowshoes need be required! Thanks

AmantiDelLago · 02-16-2014, 10:11 AM

Half way up Mt Major is a nice easy walk and after the weekend the trail should be fairly well packed down from use.

Geneva Point · 02-16-2014, 07:57 PM

I've hiked rattlesnake (not the island) on Squarm lake in winter which is only 1 mile long with moderate slopes and has great open vista's of the entire lake. I have also hiked Lonesome lake trail in Franconia Notch in winter. More challenging than Rattlesnake but great views of Lafayette. No snowshoes required for either hike but you should wear stabilizers on your boots for icy patches.

mcdude · 02-17-2014, 07:53 AM

Try the Locke's Hill trail in Gilford on Rt. 11. It's a short hike but has a spectacular view of the lake.

02-16-2014, 09:32 AM	#1
jsn Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 21 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Winter hikes Just looking for some suggestions for easy to moderate winter hikes in the lakes region....and no snowshoes need be required! Thanks

02-16-2014, 07:57 PM	#3
Geneva Point Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 66 Thanks: 13 Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts	Winter trails I've hiked rattlesnake (not the island) on Squarm lake in winter which is only 1 mile long with moderate slopes and has great open vista's of the entire lake. I have also hiked Lonesome lake trail in Franconia Notch in winter. More challenging than Rattlesnake but great views of Lafayette. No snowshoes required for either hike but you should wear stabilizers on your boots for icy patches.

02-17-2014, 07:53 AM	#4
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,054 Times in 494 Posts	Try the Locke's Hill trail in Gilford on Rt. 11. It's a short hike but has a spectacular view of the lake. __________________

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AmantiDelLago Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 82 Thanks: 4 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts	Half way up Mt Major is a nice easy walk and after the weekend the trail should be fairly well packed down from use.

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