Local Hikes for Highland Haus
Local Hikes
Pitcher Mountain Trail is a 0.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stoddard, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trailhead is about 10 mins away on Rout 123 in Stoddard.
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Pitcher Mountain Trailhead
2190 NH-123Pitcher Mountain Trail is a 0.6 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stoddard, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The trailhead is about 10 mins away on Rout 123 in Stoddard.
Stoddard Rocks via Pioneer Lake is a 4.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stoddard, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Parking is on Shed Hill Rd (the road you turned off of to get to Chalet, take a right when leaving the Haus)- there is enough room for about 3 cars. If lot is full there is more room down the street a few houses away at Highland Lake Marina. This is a nice hike that leads to Pioneer Lake and continues on to Stoddard Rocks. There is also a trail that loops around Pioneer Lake, however it easily gets runoff water after rains.
Pioneer Lake
Stoddard Rocks via Pioneer Lake is a 4.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Stoddard, New Hampshire that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail. Parking is on Shed Hill Rd (the road you turned off of to get to Chalet, take a right when leaving the Haus)- there is enough room for about 3 cars. If lot is full there is more room down the street a few houses away at Highland Lake Marina. This is a nice hike that leads to Pioneer Lake and continues on to Stoddard Rocks. There is also a trail that loops around Pioneer Lake, however it easily gets runoff water after rains.
Lovewell Mountain via Monadnock Sunapee Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Washington, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking. Lovewell Mountain is 2473ft, is part of the Sunapee Ridge and located in Pillsbury State Park. This hike approaches from the south and follows a section the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. The route starts at a class 6 road then turns on to a trail after about 1 mile. From there its a generally modest grade to the top. White blazes mark the trail.
Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway Trail
Lovewell Mountain via Monadnock Sunapee Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Washington, New Hampshire that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking. Lovewell Mountain is 2473ft, is part of the Sunapee Ridge and located in Pillsbury State Park. This hike approaches from the south and follows a section the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway. The route starts at a class 6 road then turns on to a trail after about 1 mile. From there its a generally modest grade to the top. White blazes mark the trail.
Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee to the north. History buffs enjoy exploring the park's long-abandoned and overgrown cellar holes, remnants of early farm settlement and lumbering of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the area was called Cherry Valley.
Pillsbury State Park
Pillsbury State ParkPillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. Crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee to the north. History buffs enjoy exploring the park's long-abandoned and overgrown cellar holes, remnants of early farm settlement and lumbering of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the area was called Cherry Valley.
MONADNOCK STATE PARK- about 40 mins away.
Monadnock HQ: Main trails - Most direct route to the top.
Old Toll Road: Access to many side-trails and alternative destinations.
Gilson Pond: Longer hike for those more interested in solitude than in getting to the top.
Monadnock State Park is open year-round. Parking reservations are required for hikers daily. Camping fees are also required daily. The Old Toll Road is currently staffed and visitor services are provided.
Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.
Hikers interested in finding out what the conditions are prior to heading out can call the park directly at (603) 532-8862.
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Monadnock State Park Headquarters
169 Poole RdMONADNOCK STATE PARK- about 40 mins away.
Monadnock HQ: Main trails - Most direct route to the top.
Old Toll Road: Access to many side-trails and alternative destinations.
Gilson Pond: Longer hike for those more interested in solitude than in getting to the top.
Monadnock State Park is open year-round. Parking reservations are required for hikers daily. Camping fees are also required daily. The Old Toll Road is currently staffed and visitor services are provided.
Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.
Hikers interested in finding out what the conditions are prior to heading out can call the park directly at (603) 532-8862.