Now that New Hampshire's mountains are seeing the green colors of summer replace the amazing amount of white snow that came this past ski season, vacationers can enjoy a variety of summer mountain activities, ranging from thrilling excitement to tranquil leisure. Those who love mountaintop vistas can be whisked to a summit on a chairlift, tramway or gondola in a matter of minutes. And they can come down the same way, or switch to more exciting ways to descend, such as mountain bikes, mountain boards, or alpine slides.
Hikers can choose from gentle nature walks to rugged mountain trails.
Horseback riding and fly fishing are other activities that lure visitors to forest trails, sparkling streams, and hidden lakes. And summer sports enthusiasts will find tennis courts and golf courses surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of New Hampshire's majestic mountains. Families find there is an activity for everyone, and they come back to Ski New Hampshire mountain resorts summer after summer. Many areas, including Attitash Bear Peak, Gunstock, Loon Mountain and Waterville Valley make the uphill climb easier by running lifts to speed riders and their bikes to the top of the mountain. From there, it's just a short walk to the observation tower, from which the Rim Trail opens up views across Franconia Notch to the sharp summits of the Franconia Range.