Home of the oldest network of hiking trails in the United States, Waterville Valley is a hiker's paradise. With 125 miles of hiking trails, towering peaks, and 5 of the White Mountain 4,000 footers - the opportunity for exploration is endless.

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There's no shortage of alpine brooks, mountain-fed streams, and roaring rivers here in the Valley. And when summer arrives and the snow melts, it becomes clear why Waterville Valley got its name. The Valley is home to a plethora of exquisite waterfalls, from punchbowls to cascades, swimming holes to cliff jumping spots.

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Right next to Town Square you'll find the mountain stream-fed Corcoran's Pond. At Corcoran’s Pond waterfront you’ll find a fleet of over 20 kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, pedal boats and canoes are available for rent at the Town Square dock.

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Those looking to cast their line will not be disappointed by Waterville Valley’s fishing locales. Corcoran’s Pond is stocked with fish at the beginning of the summer season, making it a popular fishing spot among visitors and locals alike. The Mad River is home to rainbow trout, offering fly fishing opportunities for the whole family. Nestled in the notch in between Mount Osceola and Mount Kancamagus sits Greeley Ponds – the headwaters of the Mad River. Greeley Ponds is only accessible via hiking or biking and is stocked with eastern brook trout. This pond offers a nice beach and views of the cliffs of Mount Osceola.

Margret and H.A. Rey - authors of the Curious George children’s book series and former summer residents of Waterville Valley - were artists, adventurers, historians, naturalists, gardeners and stewards. Today their pursuits live on in the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the Reys’ spirit of curiosity and discovery by increasing understanding and participation in art, science, and nature through programs for youth, adults and families.

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The White Mountain Athletic Club is a summer paradise, offering a full-service athletic club that offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, cardio and weight rooms, indoor tennis, spas, a new indoor pool complex, new sauna and steam rooms, and game room.

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The friendly staff at the Waterville Valley Recreation Department is dedicated to creating recreational experiences that enhance an individual's quality of life, and contribute to the cultural environment here in Waterville Valley.

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Helen Rita teaches mind & body therapeutic Thai Yoga as a way to relieve stress and help her clients feel lighter and renewed with the beautiful White Mountains as a backdrop.

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