Miller State Park
Miller State Park
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Alternative for non-climbers where visitors can drive to the 2,288-foot summit.
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JBShineyandCJ
Washington DC, DC2 contributions
Being from out of state we were unaware we had to "ask" for a map. We paid our $4/person, waited 15 mins in line (~8 cars ahead of us), drove to the top and parked. I asked the park ranger for a map of the summit as we heard we could see Boston on a clear day. Her response was.."The maps are at the bottom." Said the money collectors at the base kiosk are not affiliated with the park and she wasn't sure why we weren't offered a map and there are no maps at the top. At the bottom I asked why we weren't given a map as we had paid our money. The response..."Did you ask for one?" It was a beautiful clear day... the view was breathtaking... we did see Boston and Mt Monadnock but everything else was unidentified. All we needed was a map!
Written October 15, 2010
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russell-benoit
Washington DC, DC117 contributions
Oct 2019
Due to a medical disability, one of us can no longer hike...and misses it. We drove up here on Columbus Day...and the view was lovely. There was a volunteer at the peak, helping people park. There were plenty of families, and young people, and people with dogs...as well as people driving up and getting out of their car with canes and walkers, making their way to see the view. It was worth the $8 fee for us to drive up.
On a REALLY clear day you can see Boston in the distance...it was just a little too hazy the day we visited.
On a REALLY clear day you can see Boston in the distance...it was just a little too hazy the day we visited.
Written October 20, 2019
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jm2r
Bedford, NH563 contributions
May 2016 • Family
Great hike on a beautiful May morning. We climbed up the Marion Davis trail (1.4 miles/830 feet rise) and descended the tougher Wapack Trail (1.4 miles). Next time I shall reverse that order of trails. Wapack is a stiffer descent but likely a more fun climb! 50 minutes each way.!a great work out. Bring water!
Lots of younger folks with their huskies dogs for some reason. One gentleman was hilariously carrying his recalcitrant dog up some rocks!
There is an NHDEP pollution/air quality monitoring station at the peak. You can climb up the structure to get great views of the breathtaking scenery. Boston visible 51 miles away. See across NH to VT. Enjoy a well deserved rest at the top! There is also a road to the top and longer trails.
Cost of entrance was $16 for 4 of us. Kids 5-11 cost $2. This is part of the NH park system :$85 gets NH residents a cool license plate with annual access to all parks!
Highly recommended!! Everyone loved it. Bring your hiking boots.
Lots of younger folks with their huskies dogs for some reason. One gentleman was hilariously carrying his recalcitrant dog up some rocks!
There is an NHDEP pollution/air quality monitoring station at the peak. You can climb up the structure to get great views of the breathtaking scenery. Boston visible 51 miles away. See across NH to VT. Enjoy a well deserved rest at the top! There is also a road to the top and longer trails.
Cost of entrance was $16 for 4 of us. Kids 5-11 cost $2. This is part of the NH park system :$85 gets NH residents a cool license plate with annual access to all parks!
Highly recommended!! Everyone loved it. Bring your hiking boots.
Written May 22, 2016
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BruceDMullen
Fremont, NH71 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
We often visit Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge and combine it with a trip to Miller Park. Both provide amazing views, hiking trails and a rare taste of true Peace. We drive to the top and enjoy multiple trails an a view from the Fire Tower. A clear day you can see the city of Boston on the horizon.
Written April 30, 2016
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Rick F
Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States85 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
Miller SP is an old school state park and a working site a well. There are a number of cellular, radar, and microwave towers. They don't detract. There is also a beautiful WPA style stone shelter and some other buildings from that era. This is also a prime raptor - viewing spot. There are two principle trails to the summit: Marion Davis and Wapack. The Wapack has a bit more challenge with some scrambling on the bottom third. Many people just walk up the road. (You can ride as well). The view is gorgeous. You can see the Boston skyline to the SE and the White Mts. to the NE. VT and Mt Monadnock to the west. During summer and fall their is a small fee. NH scarcely supports there great state parks so this fee is essential. And bring your trash down with you...
Written September 22, 2016
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sapansaxena
Nashua, NH52 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Was looking for a route back from my trip to Vermont and chose the one having Miller State Park. The views and the trails are awesome. On a clear weather you can see as far as your eyes could see. It's at a pretty good height and is mostly windy but the trails are safe enough for young kids.
Written September 5, 2016
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Marty D
New Hampshire237 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
There are several trails to the top, where you will be rewarded with a view for miles. You can even see Boston on a clear day. For thous of you in a hurry, or too big for your bridges (get it) they have an auto road open during the day.
Written August 29, 2016
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Marin50
Michigan3 contributions
Initially visited Mount Monadanock and wanted to see some views but was told the only way you can get up to the top was by hiking. Since we were from out of town we didn't have the proper equipment so the park ranger told us to go to Miller State Park. He said there was a place where you could drive your car up to the top of the mountain and see fantastic views. Well the ranger wasn't wrong. We could see all the way to Boston from the very top and it was the most breathtaking scenery I've ever seen. It's an easy, but sometimes scary drive up and down the mountain, but well worth the trip.
Written July 16, 2009
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Getaway36872
Nashua, NH1 contribution
What a great find! We found this park through a NH visitor's website. We visited the park in the fall because we read about the view from the summit. For fun, we rode our motorcycles there and when we got to the parking area, we found the attendants very friendly and accommodating. We had to pay a small fee to park, I think $5. We opted to hike up to the summit rather than drive (since there was a line waiting) and were given a map of the trails. The trails were a little tricky at times and I, along with others, had to stop and catch my breath. I think it was just over a mile up. The views from the top (somewhat obstructed) were beautiful with seas of orange and red leaves as far as you could see. There are picnic tables if you want to bring a lunch. We decided to walk back down via the road which was much easier. We were definitely glad we went and can't wait to bring visiting relatives.
Written August 20, 2004
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TrainManDan10
Keene, NH1,823 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
My wife, Golden Retriever, and I took a quick walk in this park near sunset. Though we didn't have time to drive to the top because the road was closing, we still had the wonderful opportunity of walking up the road several hundred feet and enjoying the late fall crisp air in the fading late afternoon light.
Written November 15, 2020
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