Odiorne Point State Park is on the NH... and other New Hampshire, NH Off The Beaten Path Tips

Odiorne Point State Park is on the NH seacoast, just north of Rye on route 1A. I have never seen the place crowded or with the parking lot near capacity. It's a wonderful place for a picnic, to fly a kite, wade in the tidepools, check out the wildlife, and learn some NH history.
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See this web site for more information:
http://www.nhparks.state.nh.us/ParksPages/Odiorne/Odiorne.html
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On Route 101 between Wilton and Peterborough is Miller State Park, which straddles the towns of Temple and Peterborough, on a small mountain known as Pack Monadnock (elev. 2290 ft). There are 4 ways up the mountain: The Wapack Trail, the Marion Davis Trail, the Raymond Trail and the auto road. You must pay to park in Miller State Park or to drive up the auto road. The Wapack and the Davis trails both start at the parking lot. So I prefer the trail less traveled, which is the Raymond Trail. The Raymond trailhead is not inside the park, but on East Mountain Road, the next road west of the Park entrance. The trailhead is probably a half mile or so up the road, on the right. It's well marked with a big sign, and parking is free.

The great part about this hike is you get up to the summit of Pack Monadnock fairly quickly. The trail is only 1.6 miles to the top, and should take about 45 minutes. You can take in the view at the lookout tower or take advantage of the picnic tables on the rocky peak.

You can continue your hike to a second peak, known as North Pack. From Pack Monadnock, follow the signs for the Wapack Trail North (watch out - the South trail will take you back to the park entrance). The trail from Pack to North Pack is 2.3 miles and should take about an hour or so. Not very many people bother to travel this leg of the trail, but it's a great hike with lovely panoramic views at the peak.

Bring plenty of snacks and drinks with you. This is easy hiking, but still a good workout. Round-trip is about 4 hours.

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Website: http://www.nhparks.state.nh.us/ParksPages/Miller/Miller.html