Or, if there isn't any snow, Flume Gorge and the Gilman's Visitor Center are open for summer-time exploration as well. Climb New Hampshire offers online information on climbing New Hampshire's highest peaks year-round. For directions, guides, and elevation information check them out. 763-2452 Set on Lake Sunapee, this site was the summer home of President Lincoln's secretary, John Hay. There are tours of the estate on weekends, as well as nature trail and gardens.
Picnic areas are also available.
Open late May-October. The highest and most popular hut in the AMC's Mount Washington chain, Lakes of the Clouds is located on the southern shoulder of Mount Washington and offers 90 bunkbeds in coed rooms for between six and 15 people plus dinner and breakfast. One of the most challenging huts to reach, it is above the treeline. The Les Clark Nature Trail circles a wildlife refuge that includes a beautiful view of the Merrimack River and the headquarters of the Society. The Trail is one of more than 100 Society properties, each of which is open to hiking.