Gunstock Mountain

Gunstock Mountain

Infobox Mountain
Name = Gunstock Mountain
Photo = Belknapmtnprofile.jpg
Caption = Gunstock Mountain (right) as seen from Red Hill
Elevation = convert|2245|ft|m|abbr=on
Location = Belknap County, New Hampshire
Range = Belknap Mountains
Coordinates = coord|43|31|32|N|71|22|42|W|type:mountain|display=title,inline
Topographic
USGS Laconia, New Hampshire
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Gunstock Mountain, elevation convert|2245|ft, is the second highest peak in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire. It is located convert|1|mi north of Belknap Mountain, the highest point in the range. It is perhaps best known as the home to Gunstock Mountain Resort ski area.

Gunstock Mountain stands within the watershed of the Merrimack River, which drains into the Gulf of Maine in Massachusetts. The east side of the mountain, on which the ski resorted is located, drains into Poorfarm Brook, thence into Lake Winnipesaukee, the Winnipesaukee River, and the Merrimack. The west side of the mountain drains into the Gunstock River, thence into Lake Winnipesaukee.

External links

* [http://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos/NewHampshire/gunstock.php Gunstock Mountain - FranklinSites.com Hiking Guide]


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