The Summit Trail leads through mixed woods on moderate to steep grades to the summit from the ski area parking lot. It emerges onto the grassy ledge next to the summit lodge for views to the north.

Mount Sunapee State Park is a major recreation area in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region offering year-round activities. In the winter, alpine skiing is available at Mount Sunapee Resort, owned by the state of New Hampshire and managed by the Okemo Mountain Resort. The 4,085-acre lake at Mount Sunapee State Park Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings. A boat launch is available with some restrictions. Situated about a mile from the beach, the campground offers lean-to and platform sites for family camping in a natural setting.