The one-mile boardwalk through Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves follows the Lost River, passing high rock walls, glacial boulder caves, and waterfalls. In North Woodstock, seasonal winter attractions, a riverside park, and a glimpse into brewing history complement these natural experiences. This lets you choose different priorities when planning your trip—from the gorge to the river to winter activities.
Gorge and River
In addition to the boardwalk, Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves offers the Forest Adventure Trail, a treehouse, and a suspension bridge. Visitors can search for gemstones in a sluice. This attraction brings together a longer trail, geological formations, and other features of the visitor experience.
At the Pemigewasset River, Cascade Park has pools for splashing and rocks for sliding. River conditions change seasonally and after rain. Dogs are not allowed in the park; check the current park rules before your visit. The Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Labor Day Rubber Duck Regatta at Cascade Park. If the event is important to your trip, check the exact date in advance.
Winter Attractions
Ice Castles NH is located in North Woodstock and is a seasonal attraction. Offerings include ice slides for people of all ages, ice caves, and a frozen maze. Crawl-through tunnels are designed for adventurous children and adults. A quarter-mile path through the trees is illuminated in winter; there is also snow tubing on a groomed hill and sleigh rides along an illuminated forest path.
These attractions are weather-dependent and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather. Keep this in mind when planning your travel dates, and check the latest information if a particular experience is essential to your trip.
Brewing History and Town Center
Woodstock Inn Brewery began more than 25 years ago with a seven-barrel system. Today, the property has a 30-barrel production facility and a laboratory. Comparing the two sizes gives a concrete sense of how the brewery has developed since its early days.
Tours of Woodstock Inn Brewery take place Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 12 p.m.; times may change, so check in advance. Each tour ends with a tasting of some of the brewery’s beers. In downtown North Woodstock, Fadden’s Sugarhouse is also located next to Peg’s Restaurant—a useful landmark when exploring the town center.
Getting Your Bearings
The White Mountains Visitor Center in North Woodstock offers free brochures and maps. Staff can tell visitors where to go and what to see. Check the Visitor Center’s current operating status before you arrive.
At the White Mountains Interpretive Center, visitors can learn about the area’s wildlife and the construction of stone walls. The center is in an attached barn with visible post-and-beam construction at the White Mountains Visitor Center. This visitor destination combines practical orientation with an introduction to two specific subjects related to the region.
For road directions, the White Mountain Trail heads south on I-93 to Styles Bridges Highway and continues to Kancamagus Highway in North Woodstock. Road conditions and access may vary; keep this in mind when planning your drive.
For the broader travel overview: Woodstock.
