Apple picking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is a delightful way to immerse yourself in a mix of scenic beauty and family fun while enjoying the crisp fall air. It serves as a an enjoyable rest-day activity between hikes for those with physically ambitious itineraries and makes for an ideal comfy autumn day. Here’s a list of several orchards in and around the White Mountains to enjoy apple picking:
- Windy Ridge Orchard & Christmas Tree Farm (North Haverhill): Known for a variety of apples and a family-friendly atmosphere, Windy Ridge offers apple picking along with a cider house, cafe, and bakery.
- Meadow Ledge Farm (Loudon): A bit further from the core White Mountains area, this farm offers a wide selection of apples, a country store, and a bakery famous for its cider donuts.
- Hazelton Orchards (Chester): Though a bit south of the White Mountains, Hazelton Orchards is known for its quality apples and beautiful orchard setting.
- Gould Hill Farm (Contoocook): Offering stunning views and a wide variety of apples, Gould Hill Farm is worth the drive. They also have a store with homemade products and baked goods.
- Apple Hill Farm (Concord): A family-owned farm that offers apple picking as well as a farm store filled with local products and baked goods.
- Alyson’s Orchard (Walpole): A bit further away but offers a picturesque setting for apple picking, with a variety of apples and other activities like wagon rides.
- Sunset Mountain Orchard (Canterbury): Known for its beautiful views and good selection of apples. This orchard provides a quintessential New England apple picking experience.
- Butternut Farm (Farmington): While a bit of a drive from the White Mountains, Butternut Farm offers a memorable apple-picking experience with a wide variety of apples and other fruits.
- Cardigan Mountain Orchard (Alexandria): A small, family-run orchard that offers a variety of apples and a personal, friendly experience.
- Stone Mountain Farm (Belmont): A bit further from the White Mountains, Stone Mountain Farm offers apple picking along with stunning views and a peaceful setting.
Before heading out to any of these orchards, remember to check their websites or contact them directly for the latest information on apple picking and hours of operation.