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⛰ Belknap Mountains (range of Gunstock Mountain)
| Vertical drop | 1340 ft |
|---|---|
| Trails | 44 |
| Skiable acres | 227 |
| Lifts | 8 |
| Terrain parks | 2 |
| Snowmaking | 98% |
| County | Belknap County |
| Town / township | Gilford |
| Mountain range | Belknap Mountains |
Source: Ski NH resort page, checked Oct 2026. Base/summit elevation, average snowfall, miles of trails and night skiing are left out unless a source publishes them.
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Belknap County Recreation Area, managed by NH Department of Resources & Economic Development.
Land unit from the USGS PAD-US database at the summit point; ranger district from USDA Forest Service boundaries. Office address and phone from the Forest Service offices page.
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Within 15 miles, straight line. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Check with the operator for reservations, fees and seasons.
| Town | Typical home value | Median household income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford | $544,656 (Zillow, 2026-09; +2.4% in a year) | $116,635 | 7,830 |
| Laconia | $437,800 (Zillow, 2026-09; +2.3% in a year) | $73,218 | 17,085 |
| Gilmanton | $473,348 (Zillow, 2026-09; +6.9% in a year) | $117,088 | 4,026 |
| Belmont | $460,326 (Zillow, 2026-09; +1.5% in a year) | $69,063 | 7,392 |
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical home, as of the month shown; when Zillow has no figure for a town, we show the Census ACS 5-year median home value (table B25077). Income: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year 2020–2024 (via Census Reporter), table B19013. Population: same ACS 5-year release, table B01003.
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Straight-line distance.
336 named lakes and ponds within 30 miles: 104 with a public boat launch, 44 with a public swimming beach.
Straight-line distance from the summit. Lakes and towns: NH Fish and Game fishing guide data. Boat launches: NH Fish and Game public access sites. Swimming: NH Fish and Game access sites and NH DES monitored public beaches. No badge means access is unknown, not that there is none. Check local rules before you go.
Straight-line distance. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Mid-January sunrise 7:15 AM, sunset 4:32 PM (ET, computed for the ski area location).