You’ll Need The Whole Weekend To Explore All 13,300 Acres Of The Pisgah State Park in New Hampshire
Picture this! You’re in New Hampshire. The week is coming to a close. You’ve got big plans… they just haven’t actually been determined yet. What you do know is that you want to get outside and make the most of nice weather, beautiful surroundings and just being in New Hampshire. If you’ve been in this scenario before, you know how hard it can be to choose your weekend destination. That’s why we’ve got this great option for you. Just be ready for a full weekend. Because you’ll need time to explore all the fun hidden here!
Pisgah State Park might be one of the most underappreciated in the state, but with a whopping 13,300 acres, it happens to be the largest. And there's so much to see and do here that you'll find yourself returning multiple times throughout the year to appreciate it all. You'll find it in Cheshire County including the towns of Winchester, Chesterfield, and Hinsdale.
Despite the fact that it's not Franconia Notch or one of the others people talk about a lot, you'll find the parking area quite full when the weather is nice. Try to arrive early if you can.
The park features lots of different landscapes including a dense forest offering a beautiful way to get lost in your thoughts no matter the time of year.
The 21-square miles of land make it not just the largest park in the New Hampshire state system, but also one of the most fun to explore. There's always something to do!
There are seven trails here, ranging from easy to moderate depending on your walking or hiking. style. Many are flat, making this a great park for beginner hikers.
Pisgah State Park is open year-round, but be aware that they close the gates during mud season. While you can still access the park, it’s closed for your safety so know that you’ll be taking a bit of a risk by entering. You can learn more about the park on the official New Hampshire State Parks website. The park has seven hiking trails and you can learn more about exploring the park this way by visiting alltrails.com.
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: mstarin@onlyinyourstate.com.
