Great North Region

Region · New Hampshire

Great North Region

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Best timeJul–Aug
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Nearest airportAUG · 78 mi
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Overview

Great North Region is the northernmost region of New Hampshire.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Jul–Aug. Summer highs reach about 55°F; winter lows dip to about -3°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jul. (climate data from nearby Mount Washington State Park)

Jan: 5.7 in rain5.7"Jan: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°JanFeb: 5.5 in rain5.5"Feb: high 15°F, low -3°F15°-3°FebMar: 6.7 in rain6.7"Mar: high 21°F, low 5°F21°5°MarApr: 7.3 in rain7.3"Apr: high 31°F, low 17°F31°17°AprMay: 7.7 in rain7.7"May: high 42°F, low 30°F42°30°MayJun: 8.6 in rain8.6"Jun: high 51°F, low 40°F51°40°JunJul: 8.9 in rain8.9"Jul: high 55°F, low 44°F55°44°JulAug: 7.7 in rain7.7"Aug: high 54°F, low 43°F54°43°AugSep: 7.7 in rain7.7"Sep: high 49°F, low 37°F49°37°SepOct: 10.0 in rain10"Oct: high 38°F, low 25°F38°25°OctNov: 8.1 in rain8.1"Nov: high 28°F, low 13°F28°13°NovDec: 7.4 in rain7.4"Dec: high 20°F, low 4°F20°4°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • AUG Augusta State Airport, Augusta — 78 mi away. Directions
  • PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 87 mi away (major hub). Directions
Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

  1. Day 1: Pittsburg — Mount Magalloway, Lake Francis State Park, First Connecticut Lake.
  2. Day 2: Lancaster — Wilder-Holton House, John Wingate Weeks Historic Site & Lodge.
  3. Day 3: Berlin — Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Jericho Mountain State Park, Moffett House.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Photos

Great North RegionThe Balsams at Dixville NotchGreat North Region

Places in Great North Region

Pittsburg

Pittsburg

City / town · 13 listings

Lancaster

Lancaster

City / town · 8 listings

Berlin

Berlin

City / town · 3 listings

Colebrook

Colebrook

City / town · 2 listings

Stark

Stark

City / town · 1 listings

Cities

  • Berlin
  • Colebrook
  • Dixville Notch — famous for holding its presidential elections early
  • Lancaster
  • Stark
  • Pittsburg

Other destinations

  • Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge -
  • Nash Stream Forest
  • White Mountain National Forest - This portion of The White Mountain National Forest encompasses the Pilot Range of Mountains.

Do

Northern New Hampshire has a growing number of recreational trail networks through thousands of acres of forest. Snowmobile trails are managed through local clubs and more information and trail reports can be found on their individual sites. ATV trails are also managed by local clubs, but are connected in a larger network known as Ride the Wilds. The Cohos hiking trail begins at Fourth Connecticut Lake on the Canadian border, and travels through many scenic areas of the region.

Nearby

Gorham

Gorham

City / town · 5 listings · 22 mi away

Whitefield

Whitefield

City / town · 3 listings · 27 mi away

Andover

Andover

City / town · 5 listings · 27 mi away

Newry

Newry

City / town · 29 mi away

Mount Washington State Park

Mount Washington State Park

Park · 10 listings · 29 mi away

Bretton Woods

Bretton Woods

City / town · 7 listings · 31 mi away

Bethel

Bethel

City / town · 41 listings · 32 mi away

Byron

Byron

City / town · 33 mi away

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