Activity Jackson, White Mountains
Jackson XC
An activity in Jackson, White Mountains, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Nonprofit cross-country ski center with a large groomed trail network running right through Jackson village.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in White Mountains, alongside 4 activities, 1 place to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Honeymoon Bridge, 0.4 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Jackson
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond White Mountains. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Honeymoon Bridge
Red 1876 covered bridge over the Ellis River that serves as the entrance to Jackson village.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Moat Mountain Smokehouse & Brewing Co.
Barbecue and house beers in North Conway at the east end of the Kancamagus.
Food · New Hampshire · 5.8 mi straight-line - 3Moat Mountain Smoke House & Brewing
Brewpub on the main road into North Conway, serving smoked barbecue with its own beers.
Food · 5.8 mi straight-line - 4Wildcat Mountain
Ski area in Pinkham Notch with direct views across to Mount Washington and Tuckerman Ravine.
Activity · 8.0 mi straight-line - 5Crawford Notch State Park
Steep mountain pass carrying US-302 between granite walls, with frozen waterfalls and snowshoe trails in winter.
Outdoors · 11 mi straight-line - 6Mount Washington Cog Railway
Coal and biodiesel trains climbing the steep west face of the Northeast's highest peak since 1869.
Activity · New Hampshire · 12 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Jackson XC is a stop on our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in White Mountains
3 more curated activities in White Mountains. See the full White Mountains guide.
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Bretton Woods
New Hampshire's largest ski area, with long cruising runs facing Mount Washington and a big Nordic center.
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Mount Washington Cog Railway
The world's first mountain-climbing cog railway, from 1869; winter trains climb partway up to Waumbek Station.
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Santa's Village
Christmas-themed park in Jefferson, open since 1953, with reindeer, rides and a holiday season of lights.
When to go
Average daily highs in White Mountains run from 5°F in January to 58°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Jackson XC itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for White Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full White Mountains weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 44.14661, -71.18449
- Destination
- White Mountains, New Hampshire
- Website
- jacksonxc.org
Jackson XC: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jackson XC?
Plan on about 3 hours at Jackson XC. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jackson XC?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Rent skis at the center on Main Street and ski the river trails; the village inns sit along the network.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jackson XC?
Jackson XC appears on Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jackson XC to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to White Mountains.
Plan White Mountains
- White Mountains travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit White Mountains weather by month
- Woodstock to White Mountains 75 mi straight-line
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