Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

The Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve features approximately 20km of scenic cross-country and snowshoe trails that wind through the forests around Purity Lake, traverse through the grounds of Purity Spring Resort and twist through tall pines in the adjacent Hoyt/Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Grooming is minimal and trail levels range from intermediate to advanced and are open from sunrise to sunset. Dogs are not allowed on weekends or during holiday periods. Well-behaved dogs can join their owners for adventures midweek during non-holiday periods and we just ask that owners have a leash ready when passing others on trails and usual consideration with dogs. Cross Country ski rentals are available at the King Pine Rental Shop. Nordic trail passes or tickets can be obtained at the King Pine base lodge. All winter activities are subject to weather conditions, and the operations schedule may change without notice.

Skate & Trails Ticket - $10 (All Ages) provides Uphill Access in accordance with the King Pine Uphill Access Policy as well as access to the Purity Spring Reserve XC & Snowshoe Reserve (cross-country, snowshoe & fatbike accessible) trail network and ice skating at our Tohko Dome. Rental equipment or lift access is not included.

Guided Snowshoe Tours at Purity Spring Resort

Enjoy an approximate 1-1.5 hour guided snowshoe tour (moonlit tours are a bit longer) of the NH Audubon's Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary Loop. Tours leave from the The Mill at Purity Spring Resort (less than a quarter mile from King Pine base lodge south on Route 153) and group will meet outside, under cover near the main door to the Purity Spring Resort guest check-in office.

IMPORTANT - All interested participants should call (603) 367-8896 to reach the Purity Spring Resort front desk and sign-up prior to scheduled tour dates. Space available is limited so please reserve your spot by noon at least one day prior to the tour date you wish to join so that we have an estimated count of group size. If joining a 7 p.m. moonlit tour, you will need to obtain tickets and rentals well prior to the ski area closing at 6 p.m. Tickets or rentals are not available for last minute purchase at The Mill.

There is no cost to join the tour, but all participants must have a valid "Skate & Trails" or other valid King Pine lift ticket or season pass and rental equipment is not included. "Skate & Trails" tickets and rentals are available for purchase online and at the King Pine Rental Shop located at the King Pine main base lodge, so please plan accordingly to allow yourself enough time, one hour is suggested, to obtain tickets and rentals well in advance of the tour start time. Tickets or rentals are not available for last minute purchase at The Mill. Please note too that limited snowshoe rentals are available at the King Pine Rental Shop and may sell out during busier dates, so it is encouraged you purchase in advance online.

Snowshoe Tour Dates:

Fat Biking

The use of "fat" tire bikes is allowed on the available nordic trails. Please follow guidelines and restrictions of our Fat Bike Policy:

• A trail pass is required.
• NH Audubon prohibits wheeled vehicles; please stay off all Audubon trails.
• Use common sense. No biking on soft snow. Please monitor weather and conditions and do not ride when snow is soft. 
• The snow is too soft if:
  • The tire rut is 1” or deeper
  • You are having difficulty riding in a straight line
  • You need to push your bike
• Tires must be wider than 3.5″ and tire pressure must be less than 10 psi.
• Bikes yield to all other users. Cross-country Skiers don't have brakes, so bikes are responsible for staying out of their way. Watch out for skiers' poles, they are fragile and expensive.
• Purity Spring Resort and King Pine Ski Area may restrict fat bike use when appropriate.
• The use of Fat Bikes on the trail system is best during off peak trail usage.

Please Note: All winter activities are weather-dependent and subject to change without notice.

2021/22 King Pine Human Power Pass 

All Ages - $59

No lift access, this pass provides Uphill Access in accordance with the King Pine Uphill Access Policy as well as access to the Purity Spring Reserve XC & Snowshoe Reserve (cross-country, snowshoe & fatbike accessible) trail network and ice skating at our Tohko Dome. This pass must be worn and visible at all times when in use. This pass does not include any additional discounts.

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