Outdoor Recreation

Summer

Mt. Washington
Drive your own car or take a guided van tour to above tree line on Mt. Washington.

Outdoor Activities
Good resources and links to all there is to do outdoors in New Hampshire.

White Mountain National Forest
Hiking paths, biking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, fishing holes, cross country skiing and useful information on how best to enjoy this incredible natural resource.

Province Lake Golf Course
A beautifully restored resort straddling the border of Maine and New Hampshire, its stunning setting on crystal clear Province Lake offers golfers a unique and challenging experience.

Indian Mound Golf Course
Friendly and popular course on the shores of Lake Ossipee just down the road from Riverbend Inn.

Horseback Riding
Guided horseback rides through the beautiful Ossipee Mountains

Swimming
In summer, cool off in the rivers, streams, lakes and ponds of the White Mountains.

White Lake State Park
Just three miles south of Riverbend, this 140 acre park surrounding a glacial lake offers swimming, hiking and fishing.

Hiking
Good information on hikes in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and White Mountains

Zipline Eco-Tours Chocorua’s own Monkey Trunks is home to zip lines plus New England’s only high rope adventure course. Bretton Woods and Wildcat Mountain also offer exciting new zipline courses.

Winter

Mt. Washington
In winter (weather permitting) take the guided SnowCoach up Mt. Washington.

New Hampshire Ski Information
Get the latest weather and snow conditions for all the Granite State’s ski areas.

Skiing Nearly a dozen resorts are within an hour of Riverbend Inn, offering downhill, cross country, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating. Plus if you bring your own skis, there are remarkable cross country trails just a few minutes from the inn-we’ll give you directions.