3-5 Day Travel Itinerary: NH's Great Woods in the Winter
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New Hampshire’s rugged Great Woods are beautiful in all four seasons. This 3-5 day Working Joe Travel Itinerary includes our suggestion for exploring this striking wilderness area in the winter.
In the Great Woods, careful trip planning is a must. Just a short distance from any main road the terrain turns wild. It's worth braving the cold, though. The winter months, when snow blankets the ground and ice sparkles on spindly branches, is the most majestic time of year.
The town of Pittsburg is located in Great Woods. Close to the Canadian border, the town's countryside is dotted with alpine peaks, one-room camps, and pristine lakes (the area is sometimes referred to as the 'Connecticut Lakes Region'). Ice fishermen, hunters, and hikers flock to the region. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The vacation destination is well known for its extensive network of state and club-supported snowmobile and ATV trails.
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LODGING
When in the North Country we often chose to stay at the Tall Timber Lodge. Tall Timber is a sporting lodge with rooms, cottages, and onsite dining at the Rainbow Grill and Tavern. The cabin featured in this article is perched on the shores of beautiful Back Lake. It has a full kitchen, whirlpool tub, and a gas fireplace. We find it clean, cozy, and appointed with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
There are several reason Tall Timber is a good choice for lodgings. In the winter, it is convenient to have a restaurant and tavern onsite to compliment an in-cabin kitchen. After a long day of outdoor play, it is nice to have the option of eating in (or out) without having to drive anywhere. Tall Timber also rents snowmobiles onsite and allows patrons to use the lodge’s snowshoes for free. Lastly, its proximity to the lake allows patrons to snowshoe or cross-country ski off their cabin's front porch as well as access a vast network of snowmobile trails directly from the resort.