It’s officially August, and blueberry season in the Granite State is in full swing. There are plenty of great farms where you can pick your own berries – or, you can head up to Pitcher Mountain in Stoddard and gather delicious fruit while you enjoy one of our favorite scenic walks in the state! Best of all, it’s an easy, accessible hike – and it’ll reward you with great views in addition to bountiful berries.

Pitcher Mountain in Stoddard is an easy hike – just 0.6 miles in each direction, with a gentle slope that even small kids can handle. Blueberry picking here is on the honor system – pick your berries and put cash in the box on your way out.
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The trail leads you past fertile fields and under shady trees – it's a scenic and relaxing walk.
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But you're here for the berries! All along the path you'll find blueberry and raspberry bushes galore. You'll certainly want to taste them as you go – just make sure you keep some to take home too!
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Fresh picked berries, after all, taste like nothing else in the world. If you can resist eating them all in a matter of days, freeze some so you can pull out a taste of New Hampshire summer in the depths of winter. Be sure to bring a container (or two!)
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This trail is nice and open – without much obstructing you, you can see for miles.
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At the top of the trail you'll find a fire tower and some particularly fabulous views. You can see the Green Mountains, Mount Monadnock, and sometimes even the White Mountains, depending on weather conditions.
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Fortified by berries, you'll find the walk back down even easier. What a lovely way to spend part of a summer day!
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You’ll find a parking lot for Pitcher Mountain on Rt. 123 in Stoddard. The trail is easy to follow – just keep an eye out for the white blazes!

Looking for more rewarding hikes? Check out this one that leads to an abandoned castle!

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