[4] The mountains are still a good spot for hiking, snowshoeing, and scenic views of the nearby skyline of Manchester, as well as Mount Monadnock, Mount Kearsarge, and even, on a clear day, the faint skyline of Boston.

They were the site of a small ski operation in the 1930s and 1940s, served by the incline railway that went up the south peak.

With three main trails from top to bottom, it was a popular ski destination until 1941, when the railway was damaged by a fire.

Chairlift and snow making equipment was ordered, several trails were cleared, but the project was halted by the town of Goffstown because of environmental concerns.

[7] The south peak contains transmitting facilities for many of the broadcast stations, including WMUR-TV, serving the Manchester area.