Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center

Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center runs an extensive network of carriage roads and multi‑use trails for walking, running, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing directly across from Mount Washington. The center operates year‑round with rentals, lessons, guided trips and special winter offerings like SnowCoach tours and snow tubing.

Visitors can rent bikes, skis or snowshoes, join guided programs, or use the no‑pass required running/walking trails. Events and instructional clinics are scheduled seasonally, making it a practical base for family outings and outdoor skill development in the White Mountains.

Start by checking in at the lodge or rental desk to pick up equipment or sign up for a guided program. Trails are well‑marked carriage roads suitable for family rides to advanced singletrack for experienced mountain bikers.

On the trails

• Wide, crushed‑stone carriage roads for hiking, running and easier biking.
• Singletrack and technical sections for mountain‑bike guided rides and lessons.
• Groomed cross‑country ski loops and fat‑bike routes in winter.
• Snowshoe circuits, snow tubing hill and SnowCoach tours up Mount Washington in winter.

Planning tips

• Rentals and lessons are available seasonally; reserve guided rides or lessons in advance during peak summer and winter holidays.
• Expect variable mountain weather; bring layered clothing and waterproof footwear.

• Trails for walking/running state “no trail pass required.”
• Rental inventory (bikes, skis, snowshoes) is available but sizes can be limited at peak times.
• SnowCoach tours and tubing operate on winter schedules; check seasonal availability.
• Facilities include a lodge and rental desk; restroom access is onsite.