The Wapack Trail You Have Not Seen!

Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): Amy Kelliher, Michael Glicksman
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000018JzN
Register By: 6/25/2026
Audience: Everyone

Description: You may have hiked Mt. Watatic or you have hiked to the summit of Pack Monadnock, but have you hiked to Holt Peak or Burton Peak or Temple Mountain? Join us on a less-visited but not less-exciting section of the Wapack Trail! We will do a point-to-point hike along the Wapack Trail that includes Holt Peak, Burton Peak, and Temple Mountain. The terrain is roots, rocks, forest, maybe some mud, streams, …..a little of everything! Along the way we will see some views of Monadnock to the west and if the weather is nice, we can relax on the stone “chairs” along the way.
The hike is approximately 7.0-7.5 miles and about 1000 feet of elevation gain. Our route will be a point-to-point hike which will require leaving cars at our end point and then driving to the starting trailhead. Our pace will be not-too-fast and not-too-slow, finding a pace that works for the group. We will hike rain or shine, unless the forecast is deemed to be dangerous (heavy rain or thunderstorms), in which case we will either cancel, postpone, or shorten the hike. Participants must have experience hiking on rocky terrain and must carry the essential gear listed below.
Gear list: Essential: - Hiking boots or hiking shoes - Several layers of non-cotton clothing, include a fleece or similar warm layer - Headlamp - Rain jacket - At least 2 liters of water - Lunch and snacks - We will stop along the way to eat and drink, including a slight longer “sit down” lunch - Personal first aid kit and medications - Toilet paper and bags
Recommended: - Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, etc.) - Insect repellent and/or bug net - Hand sanitizer - Hiking poles (if you use them)

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!