Miller State Park and Wapack Trail
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Distance
12 miles miles away
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Price Range
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Family Friendly
Yes
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Category
hiking
About
New Hampshire's oldest state park atop Pack Monadnock's 2,290-foot summit. Features the 21-mile Wapack Trail, fire tower, raptor observatory, and panoramic views to Boston and Mount Washington.
Miller State Park is New Hampshire’s oldest state park, offering spectacular views from Pack Monadnock’s 2,290-foot summit.
The Wapack Trail
- 21-mile footpath from Massachusetts to Greenfield, NH
- Passes directly through Miller State Park
- Name comes from “Wa” (Watatic) and “Pack” (Pack Monadnock)
- Excellent day hiking or section hiking
Trails at Miller State Park
- Marion Trail (1.2 miles, moderate)
- Wapack Trail (connects to regional trail system)
- Raymond Trail (alternative route)
- Summit loop trail for easy walking with views
At The Summit
- Historic fire lookout tower (climb for 360° views)
- Pack Monadnock Raptor Observatory
- Stone shelter
- Picnic areas with tables
- On clear days, see Mount Washington, Boston skyline, and Vermont hills
Access Options
- 1.3-mile scenic paved auto road to summit (seasonal, fee)
- Hike from base via multiple trails
- Easier and less crowded than Mount Monadnock
Admission
- Adults (12+): $4
- Children (6-11): $2
- Under 5: Free
- NH residents 65+: Free
- Season passes available
Year-Round Access: Park accessible for hiking and snowshoeing even when gate is closed. Outhouses available year-round.
Tips
- Great alternative when Monadnock is crowded
- Arrive early on fall weekends for foliage views
- Bring binoculars for raptor watching (fall migration)
- Dogs welcome on leash
Contact & Hours
Address
13 Miller Park Road
Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone
(603) 924-3672Hours
Daily sunrise to sunset, summit road seasonal
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