Hike Pack Monadnock and North Pack Monadnock

Note: This hike happened on May 25th, 2025. It's being posted after the event occurred to upload pictures to it.

Please answer the questions when RSVP'ing to this event

Event Rating: Moderate

Distance: ~8.4 Miles - Out and back hike

Pack Monadnock Elevation: 2290 feet

North Pack Monadnock Elevation: 2276 feet

Total Elevation Gain: ~2650 feet

Time Duration: Approximately 4.5 Hours

Blaze Orange: Not required

Before signing up for this event, please read and understand the entire Write-Up and the Liability Waiver. By signing up for this event you agree to the terms of the Liability Waiver.

We're going to do an 8.4 mile out and back starting at the Miller State Park parking lot. We'll take the Wapack Trail to the summit of Pack Monadnock. From there we'll continue on the Wapack Trail to the Cliff Trail junction. We'll take the Cliff Trail to the summit of North Pack Monadnock. We'll stop at this summit for lunch. We'll then take the Wapack Trail back to the summit of Pack Monadnock. We'll spend some time here to see the views and visit the gift/food shop (ice cream!). Then we'll take the Marion Davis Trail back to the parking lot to finish the hike.

Important! Order a parking pass ahead of time via the Miller State Park website to guarantee a parking spot the day of the hike. The lot is medium sized but can fill up on weekends.

Miller State Park Link:
Miller State Park

Pack Monadnocks Map Link:
Pack Monadnocks Map

=== What to Bring ===

Daytime highs are expected to be in the mid-50's at ground level. Expect temperatures in the 40's early in the day and higher up in elevation.

Required Clothing/Misc: Full wind/rain shell, wicking base layer (optional), mid-layer, gloves/mittens, gaiters (optional), face mask/balaclava (optional), warm hat, water bottles (insulated recommended), sleeping/bivy bag for emergencies (optional), trail map (print via link above), headlamps with spare lithium batteries (lithium for the cold, alkaline are no good at cold temperatures), extra socks. Emergency hand warmers are strongly recommended.

Bring 2-3 liters of water minimum as well as energy food. Eat a good breakfast for stored energy. Drink plenty of water before the hike.

Light traction: Kahtoola Microspikes, Hillsound Trail Crampons or similar.
Traction devices are not required. Ice will likely not be present higher up at this point.

You should know how to use all of your equipment - test and adjust it prior to this trip.

No guests or dogs allowed (except for service animals).

=== RSVP Instructions ===

RSVP Process: You will be asked one question after you click "YES" for this event - "Did you read the entire event description? Will you have the items required to safely participate in this event? You must have completed a 8 mile hike with at least 1500 feet of elevation gain within the past two months. Where and when was this hike?" Provide enough information for me to know a little about you but stay under the 250 character limit.

Liability Waiver.

As a condition of your voluntary participation in this activity you acknowledge and agree to the following: this activity involves inherent risks that can cause property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death to participants and/or others; you assume all risk associated with this activity; you are responsible for having the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, clothing, and equipment to safely participate in this activity; you know and will follow the Hiker Responsibility Code described at www.hikesafe.com (http://www.hikesafe.com/); the leader(s) of this activity are volunteers; and you for yourself, your heirs, executors, and administrators release, hold harmless, and indemnify the leader(s) and all members of this group from any and all claims for property damage, injury, illness, disability, and/or death - including those caused by negligence and/or other reasons.