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Granite Gorge

Location

Cheshire County

United States

42° 57' 2.4192" N, 72° 16' 50.772" W

See map: Google Maps

US

General info:

Granite Gorge, located on Route 9 on the Keene/Roxbury, N.H., line, offers winter recreation for the whole family. The location was selected in the 1950s when a group of former Olympians went looking for a site in southern New Hampshire. Pinnacle Mountain was selected because of its north face, protection from the wind, and ability to hold snow. Today, the area features downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, tubing, and a terrain park. There is a 1,500-foot base-to-summit double chair. The surrounding area offers various lodging, dining and nightlife options as well.

BASE: 800ft
SUMMIT: 1325ft
VERTICAL DROP: 525ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 4
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 3

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: US$45.00
DAY PASS ADULTS weekend: US$45.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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