Riding the Lake Winnipesaukee Loop
Lake Winnipesaukee Loop: a 60-mile mixed-road loop starting at Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH. Plan on about 2 hr of riding, plus stops.
This loop circles New Hampshire’s largest lake on two-lane state highways, and the regional tourism association puts the full circuit at about 60 miles. From Weirs Beach, head north on US 3 to Meredith, then east on NH 25 through Center Harbor to Moultonborough. Turn south on NH 109, a winding road with frequent views of the water, and follow it to Wolfeboro.
NH 28 carries you south to Alton Bay, where NH 11 runs west along the lake’s southern shore through Gilford and back toward Laconia. Expect heavy rally traffic near Weirs Beach and Meredith, so start early. Good stops include Castle in the Clouds near Moultonborough and Ellacoya State Park in Gilford.
Timing: About 2 hours without stops.
Open the Lake Winnipesaukee Loop in Google Maps before you leave, and check the National Weather Service forecast for the area on the day.
Highlights
- Meredith waterfront on US 3
- NH 109 through Moultonborough and Tuftonboro, with regular glimpses of the lake
- Wolfeboro, known as the oldest summer resort in America
- NH 11 along the south shore through Alton Bay and Gilford
Route
Start
Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH
End
Weirs Beach, Laconia, NH
Check road and weather conditions before you ride. Distances and times are approximate.
On the ground
Around Laconia
