South Pack Monadnock

Couldn't ask for a better day to climb South Pack Monadnock.  Eight of us hiked up the auto road which was closed off to vehicles then took the summit loop after lunch and descended down the Marion Davis Trail.  It was a beautiful day, not too many hikers,  views to Boston and the Whites.   It was a comfortable 60° for most of the hike, there is very little snow left and we never needed micro spikes. We really couldn't have asked for a better day and are so glad that we moved it from Sunday to Saturday.

Changing date to Saturday 3/27 due to weather forecast on Sunday.

Pack Monadnock, located in Miller State Park, is one of the sixteen New Hampshire Mountains with an active fire tower!

Pack Monadnock Mountain [2290 feet] is a classic summit in Southern New Hampshire famous for its nature trails, and scenic views. 

There is parking fee of $4 per person and reservations are recommended.

We will leave the parking lot use the rocky and challenging Wapack trail to the summit…has some scrambling…good practice for the Whites! It starts climbing at a moderately steep grade up boulders and loose rock. We soon begin seeing the broad valley to the west and the majestic Mount Monadnock. After 1.4 miles, we will reach the summit.

Climb the fire tower for some incredible panoramas of the glorious Monadnock Region, and a stunning view of renowned Mount Monadnock. On a clear day, you can see the Boston skyline. We’ll have lunch on the picnic tables at the summit.

After reveling on the summit, we will descend using the Marion Davis that has easier footing.

Bring water and lunch; along with what you normally carry for a day hike.

Round trip distance: 2.8 miles

Elevation gain: 900 feet