Veterans Memorial Recreation Area
- 230 ft
- Vertical Drop
- 10
- Trails
- 3
- Lifts
- Yes
- Night Skiing
About Veterans Memorial Recreation Area
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area, known locally as The Vets, is an all-volunteer community ski hill in Franklin, New Hampshire, run by the nonprofit Franklin Outing Club since 1961. A rope tow, a T-bar, and a magic carpet added in January 2026 serve 10 trails over about 50 skiable acres within the 680-acre Great Gains Forest, for a 230-foot vertical drop. Thursday night sessions run under lights, and the hill doubles as a summer spot for mountain biking, hiking, and disc golf. It's a grassroots, low-cost option kept alive by local volunteers. Veterans Memorial Recreation Area joined the Indy Pass for the 2026-27 season.
Mountain Details
Address: 266 Flaghole Road, Franklin, NH 03235
Pass limit: 2 Days
Uphill access: Yes
Website: https://www.skithevets.org
Plan your trip: See it on the map · Uphill access guide · Track your days at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area
Nearby mountains
- Ragged Mountain 9 mi away, 1,250 ft vertical
- Gunstock 17 mi away, 1,340 ft vertical
- Tenney Mountain 20 mi away, 1,500 ft vertical
- Pats Peak 21 mi away, 770 ft vertical
- Mount Sunapee Resort 22 mi away, 1,510 ft vertical
- Eastman Cross Country 22 mi away
Camping nearby
- Camp Wilmot 12 mi away
- Clearwater Campground 12 mi away
- Meredith Woods 12 mi away
- Clark Brook Campsite 15 mi away
- Camp Spaulding 15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
Which passes include Veterans Memorial Recreation Area?
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is included on the Indy pass.
Is uphill skiing allowed at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area?
Yes, uphill skiing is allowed at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area.
How big is Veterans Memorial Recreation Area?
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area has 230 feet of vertical drop, 10 trails and 3 lifts.
Does Veterans Memorial Recreation Area have night skiing?
Yes, Veterans Memorial Recreation Area offers night skiing.
Where is Veterans Memorial Recreation Area?
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is located at 266 Flaghole Road, Franklin, NH 03235, in the Northeast region.