A Little Bit of Cardio AND A WHOLE LOT OF INCREDIBLE

You can always hear the crunch of the snow more clearly without the whir of the lifts getting in the way. And thanks to the 20km of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails at King Pine, you can hear a whole lot of that satisfying sound. With access to Purity Spring XC & Snowshoe Reserve, you’ll find trails that wind through the forests around Purity Lake, traverse the grounds of Purity Spring Resort and twist through tall pines in the adjacent Hoyt/Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary. Our grooming is minimal, there is no skate or classic track grooming, and our trails are open from sunrise to sunset and our terrain ranges from intermediate to advanced. Snowshoe equipment and cross-country ski rentals when conditions permit are available at the King Pine Rental Shop. And Nordic trail passes and tickets can be obtained online or from the King Pine base lodge.

We do not allow dogs on our Nordic trails on weekends or during holiday periods. However, well-behaved dogs can join their owners for adventures midweek during non-holiday periods. We simply ask that owners have a leash ready when passing others and are considerate of other trail users’ experiences.

With the companionship of a group and the expertise of a guide, you can travel the NH Audubon’s Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary Loop in a whole new way.

New Tin Mountain Conservation Center guided snowshoe tours this winter! Join a guided snowshoe tour of the NH Audubon Hoyt Wildlife Sanctuary and Purity Spring Resort trails with your guide Heather McKendry, the Outreach Coordinator for Tin Mountain Conservation Center.

$15 per person, interested participants should call the Purity Spring Resort front desk at (603) 367-8896 to sign-up. Space is limited so please reserve your spot ahead of time so that we have an estimated count of group size.

Saturday, January 21 – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 5 – 11:00 a.m. (Rescheduled from Saturday, February 4 due to forecasted temperatures)
Wednesday, February 22 – 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, March 4 – 11:00 a.m.

*Guided Snowshoe Tour begins from The Mill Main Office Building at Purity Spring Resort. Gratuities and snowshoe rental equipment are not included. Snowshoe rentals are available for reserving online and at the King Pine Main Base Lodge, so please plan accordingly to obtain rentals well in advance of the 11 a.m. tour start time. Rental equipment is not available for last-minute purchase at The Mill and limited snowshoe rentals are available and may sell out during busier dates, so it is encouraged you reserve in advance online.

Fat biking offers both a cardio and a balance challenge—making it one of the best wintertime workouts. And at King Pine, we allow fat-tire biking on many of our Nordic trails. However, you must have a valid Nordic trail pass and comply with all our fat biking policies.

Fat Biking Policies

• A trail pass is required at all times.
• Fat biking inside NH Audubon is prohibited. Please stay off all Audubon trails.
• Use common sense, and do not bike on soft snow. Please monitor weather and conditions, and do not ride when the 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.
• Bikers must yield to all other users. Cross-country skiers don’t have brakes, so bikers 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-tire bike use when appropriate.
• The use of fat bikes on our trail system is best during off-peak trail usage.