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Fall at Loon

Fall in the White Mountains is calling. Experience the best of the season at Loon—from scenic Gondola Skyrides to mountain biking and leisurely local rides—plus a variety of autumn activities and events you won’t want to miss.

Festivals + More

Mark Your Calendar

  • heavy athletics at Highland Games
    September 19–21, 2025

    NH Highland Games & Festival

    Experience the spirit of Scotland—distilled into a single weekend at the NH Highland Games & Festival. See world-class athletes, enjoy live music and entertainment, Scottish food & drink, free seminars, demonstrations, and much more.

  • Keg Toss Oktoberfest
    October 11–13, 2025

    White Mountain Oktoberfest

    The White Mountains’ largest Oktoberfest is back. Celebrate with authentic German food, drinks, and live entertainment, plus a full lineup of fan-favorite activities like Stein Hoisting, Keg Toss, and the Stein Carryin' Keg Rollin’ Relay.

Ride New Hampshire’s Longest Gondola Skyride

Hop on the White Mountain Express Gondola and ascend 1,738 vertical feet to the summit of Loon Peak. During the ride, you’ll enter the White Mountain National Forest, surrounded by fall colors and sweeping mountain views.

Peak Activities

At the top of the Gondola Skyride, you'll find another world of family-friendly adventure on Loon Peak.

  • Two children on Herbert's Observation Tower lookout

    Observation Tower + Boardwalk

    Take in expansive, spectacular views, all the way from Mt. Moosilauke to Mt. Washington.

  • Kids squeezing between granite boulders

    Glacial Caves

    Scramble under, around and through granite caves.

  • Hiker enjoying the views from the summit

    Hiking

    Find spectacular views from our scenic trail network to the summit.

  • Two players on the disc golf course

    Disc Golf

    Grab a disc and experience New Hampshire's highest disc golf course.

Serving Up the Best Views in Town

Summit Cafe

Grab lunch at the Summit Café—serving up the best views in town, perched 2,733 feet above sea level.

What's on the Menu?

Savor a tasty lineup of burgers, paninis, wraps, salads, and more.

summit cafe in the fall
summit cafe interior

Summit Café

Fly through foliage

Zip Into Fall

Climb the 30-foot towers and launch into the colors of fall—soaring 750 feet above the Pemigewasset River, surrounded by vibrant foliage and mountain views.

Ride the Largest Bike Park in the White Mountains

Check out Loon’s downhill Bike Park, with over 14 miles of trails covering 1,000 feet—offering a mix of trail options for different ability levels.

Hit the Trails

Bikers riding on berm

Built for Progression

With over 14 miles of trails covering 1,000 vertical feet, the Bike Park trails are ideal for beginners and seasoned riders alike. Discover everything from the forgiving corners and straightaways of Mainline, steep berms of Derailer and rock gardens of Steam Punk

About Trails

Bikers loading bike onto Kanc 8

High-Speed Lift

Catch a ride on Kancamagus 8, a high-speed state-of-the-art chairlift that brings riders up 1,065 vertical feet in under 6 minutes. Each chair holds up to 5 bikes and can be loaded (and unloaded) by riders themselves— utilizing Doppelmayr's Bike Clip system.

Kancamagus 8

Scenic view of Governor's Base Area

3 Miles From Highway

Conveniently located 3 miles from Interstate I-93, the Bike Park winds through the White Mountain National Forest, offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

Getting Here

All Types of Riding

Two downhill bike riders

Bike Park

1,000 Vertical Feet

GET DOWN
Father and son riding on cross-country trail

Cross-Country

Get off the beaten path

EXPLORE
Young downhill rider in a lesson

Bike Lessons

Group, Private + Camps

ALL ABILITIES
Group bike lesson

Bike Rentals

Downhill, e-Bike & More

RENT
Off the Beaten Path

Cross-Country Network

Pedal the former logging trails that make up the East Ridge cross-country network. The scenic trails hug the banks of the Pemigewasset River and ascend the lower shoulders of Black Mountain.

More to Explore

Local Rides

With rides accessible for every family member, there are plenty of ways to get out there and enjoy the forest and the town of Lincoln.

Family riding bikes on a paved bike path
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