Moose Facts
- An adult moose can average 1,000 -1,500 pounds, stand 6 to 7 feet at their shoulder and can be 8 – 9 feet in length. It is the largest land mammal in New Hampshire.
- Moose are near- sighted but have a keen sense of smell and hearing.
- Their front legs are longer than their hind legs, allowing them to maneuver over large obstacles in the woods.
- Male moose or “Bulls” have a dark brown / black muzzle, while the female moose or “Cows” have a light brown muzzle.
- Only Bulls grow antlers. Bulls grow a new set every spring and shed them in the winter. The new set of antlers will be larger than the year prior. Adult antlers may weigh as much as 40lbs.
- The flap of skin / long hair that hangs from the throat is called the “Bell” and is more pronounced in adult bulls.
- The life expectancy for moose is 10-12 years, although some may live for up to 20 years.
- The breeding season, also called “the rut,” is in the fall, from mid-September to mid-October. Moose also become more aggressive during this time.
- Calves are born in mid-May or early June and weigh just 20-30 pounds; by fall their weight will have increased to 300-400 pounds. Female moose are pregnant for 8 months.
- Bear and Coyotes are predators on moose calves until the calves are old enough to outmaneuver them.
- Moose are susceptible to a tiny parasite known as the brain worm, which they may die from. The parasite passes from the White-tailed deer feces to a snail, which the moose eat while feeding.
- Moose also susceptible from severe infestations of winter ticks. A single moose can carry 10,000 to 120,000 ticks. Moose also die as a result of collisions with automobiles.
- An adult moose can average 1,000 -1,500 pounds, stand 6 to 7 feet at their shoulder and can be 8 – 9 feet in length. It is the largest land mammal in New Hampshire.
Moose
We provide Moose Maps for self-guided tours at both hotel locations. If you prefer, take the Gorham Moose Tour shuttle where we sometimes allow visitors to disembark the bus and get a closer look at these beautiful animals. Our success rate historically runs in the 93% to 97% and in one tour we were fortunate to see 12 Moose! Our tours run from the end of May until the end of September in order to increase our chances of seeing our wonder friends, the Moose. https://www.gorhamnh.org/moose-tours
We provide Moose Maps for self-guided tours at both hotel locations. If you prefer, take the Gorham Moose Tour shuttle where we sometimes allow visitors to disembark the bus and get a closer look at these beautiful animals. More
Hike the Whites I Literally at our doorstep
New Hampshire’s White Mountains, locally known as the Whites, have long been one of the region’s most iconic hiking destinations. Home to White Mountain National Forest, the Presidential Range (locally known as the Prezi’s), an extensive but system and a quintessentially New England spirit, it’s no wonder these peaks are beloved by locals and visitors alike. Though they’re worth visiting all year long, looking across a sea of brilliant red, orange and yellow leaves in the autumn from one of the Whites’ many summits is truly inspiring.
Gorham, New Hampshire, located 2 1/2 hours north of Boston, is the eastern gateway to the range. Whether you’re planning a weekend retreat or week-long backcountry trek, the quaint community serves as a perfect basecamp. You’ll find easy access to the 800,000-acre national forest, numerous state forests and some of the most scenic drives around. Plus, downtown Gorham offers plenty of restaurants and outdoor stoke to fuel your trip. Mt Madison Inn & Suites and Top Notch Inn are the best places to call base camp after a long day of mountain hiking. Relax in our headed pools and hot tubs or gather around their fire pits for good old conversation with friends.
New Hampshire’s White Mountains, locally known as the Whites, have long been one of the region’s most iconic hiking destinations.
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Ski & Snowboard the best mountain resorts in the Northeast, with up to 6 mountains to choose from and only 8 to 30 minutes away. The White mountains sit smack dab in the middle of New England’s snowbelt with an annual snowfall of over 6 feet. That means some of the best skiing this side of the Rockies! Top Notch Inn is in Gorham NH and is just a short drive to all mountain resorts. Top Notch Inn has Clean I Modern I Comfortable rooms at discounted rates for the entire ski season. We also have an 8-person Hot Tub to relax after a long day of skiing. Gather friends and family and head over to our onsite restaurant to enjoy fine food and spirits, we have a great selection of IP beers, appetizers, burgers, steaks and seafood. We fill up fast so Book now and save for your next skiing adventure!
Ski & Snowboard the best mountain resorts in the Northeast, with up to 6 mountains to choose from and only 8 to 30 minutes away. The White mountains sit smack dab in the middle of New England’s snowbelt with an annual snowfall of over 6 feet. More
Mountain Bike Adventures
Get out & ride!
One of the best ways to see the beautiful White Mountains of NH is on a mountain bike. Gorham’s newest mountain bike park offers miles of single-track trails located mostly in wooded areas as well as open fields and dirt roads. When riding these trails, you can expect to come across multiple terrain such as rocky, rooty, natural trails, manmade smooth paths, natural jumps, manmade ramps and board paths. Bring the kids for a rewarding and challenging ride they’ll never forget! Great for couples looking to get out and challenge themselves physically and mentally as well as spending that hard to find…. quality time together.
Book your Mountain Bike Adventure & ride all day! Your Mountain bike will be waiting for you when you arrive at your room, from there you can ride directly to the trail head in less than a minute We’ll also provide you with a detailed map of the trail system so you can make the most of your mountain bike adventure! After riding the trails all day take your mountain bike in town to one of our many eateries and enjoy a relaxing meal with friends and family.
One of the best ways to see the beautiful White Mountains of NH is on a mountain bike. Gorham’s newest mountain bike park offers miles of single-track trails located mostly in wooded areas as well as open fields and dirt roads. More
New England’s Newest Hands-On Experience!
Living Shores Aquarium, located at Story Land in Glen, NH is an indoor walk through adventure that allows the whole family to discover the wonders of the ocean year round. The aquarium includes over 32,000 sq. ft. of interactive tide pools, exhibits, and immersive activities. See otters, touch sting rays, interact with tropical birds and so much more. Guests can learn about the widespread oceans and native New England Lakes in a fun, interactive environment. The aquarium experience also includes a digital sandbox where kids can dig and discover marine life living on New England’s beaches and a drawing station where they can bring their own sea creatures to life and see how they move through the ocean in their habitat.
Living Shores Aquarium, located at Story Land in Glen, NH is an indoor walk through adventure that allows the whole family to discover the wonders of the ocean year round. More
