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Pisgah State Park, Chesterfield, New Hampshire

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  • Reviewer's Rating = 2 Date of Trip: 10/13/2009 Nice rainy day hike. As the description says, this is basic habitat lands w/ small ponds & wetlands, not big scenic views. from trails.com

details from web

  • activity: Mountain Biking
  • city: Winchester
  • distance (miles): 20.5
  • elevation gain (feet): 1,290 feet
  • local contacts: Pisgah State Park (603) 239-8153
  • local maps: USGS Winchester, Keene
  • publisher: The Globe Pequot Press
  • season: Open year-round, though in spring bikes aren't welcome until after mud season, which is typically early May
  • skill level: Technically difficult due to hilly, rocky terrain. Exceptional fitness is needed due to length of loop and extended technical sections
  • state: New Hampshire
  • trail type: Loop
  • attractions: - Encompassing over 13,000 acres near the state lines of Vermont and Massachusetts, Pisgah State Park is a major year-round outdoor attraction. Summer hiking trails and winter snowmobile routes draw repeat visitors. The beautiful mixed forest-type offers a number of ponds, one reservoir, numerous...
  • climate: - Winter can be cold with average temperatures ranging around 19 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold temperatures humidity bring heavy, water-laden snow to all parts of the state. Spring begins in mid-March and lasts through May. This time of the year is referred to as mud season in the mountains. The...
  • location: pisgah state park
  • location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=nhspps&cu_id=1
  • recreation: - Hiking, snowmobiling, mountain biking, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and nature photography are favorite outdoor activities at New Hampshire's largest state park.