LET'S HIKE NORTH MOUNTAIN IN PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK/NH

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Richard Lombard
Registration Type: Registration
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Register By: 4/24/2026
Audience: Adults

Description: Pawtuckaway State Park is over 5,500 acres and has a variety of landscapes and wildlife habitats, as well as three small and rocky mountains that form a circular range that are remnants of an ancient volcanic ring dike dating from 130 to 110 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. With 32-miles of hiking trails, the park offers many hiking opportunities. Our loop hike will start at 10:00 AM on the North Mountain Trail in Deerfield NH then connect to the North Mountain By-Pass, which eventually reconnects to the North Mountain Trail. From here the trail will take us through the Boulder Field, a deposit of large boulders left by the last retreating glacier. Once past the boulder field, we begin climbing toward the summit of North Mountain (1011-ft). Along the ridge there will be several views toward the south. The summit has some views though somewhat obscured by the recent regrowth of trees. This will be a great location for lunch and rest before our return to the parking area via North Mountain Trail.
Expect an average pace of about 1.5-mph with a total distance of 5.0 to 6.0 miles and an elevation gain of 862-ft. Remember to bring about 2 quarts of water and snacks/lunch. Just in case the bugs are biting, bring insect repellent and your rain gear for unexpected summer showers. A garden kneeling pad or a piece of an old yoga mat or sleeping pad are useful items to sit on during break

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