Pitcher Mountain

Pitcher Mountain is an easy out and back with a very rewarding, but quick and easy trip with a one-way hiking time of about 10-15 minutes for an able bodied adult. From the parking area, take the trail on the right, next to the forest sign. This is an old access road, which climbs to the summit in 0.4 miles. The trail follows a wide dirt/gravel/rocky path. After a short climb, it turns a corner and follows the edge of an open field, passing a good viewpoint at the top of the field. It turns a corner again and climbs up a grassy and rocky area to the summit. The trail is fairly steep, but extremely short. On the summit, there are panoramic views extending into Vermont, which are increased by climbing the fire tower.

Cell Receptions

Unsure

ADA Accessible

Not ADA Accessible

Open Season

Spring,Summer,Fall,Winter

Stroller Friendly

Terrain Type

Dirt,Gravel

Water Fountain

Bathrooms

Pet Friendly

Unsure

Trail Length/Type

The trail is an out and back a little less than one mile both ways.

Helpful Trail Information

The trail at the right of the parking area, an old access road, is very easy for able bodied adults and definitely a great first hike for little legs. It is not wheel accessible when you get closer to the summit. The total length out and back is just under a mile. From the parking area, take the trail on the right, next to the forest sign. This is an old access road, which climbs to the summit in 0.4 miles. The trail follows a wide dirt/gravel/rocky path. After a short climb, it turns a corner and follows the edge of an open field, passing a good viewpoint at the top of the field. It turns a corner again and climbs up a grassy and rocky area to the summit. The trail is fairly steep, but extremely short. On the summit, there are panoramic views extending into Vermont, which are increased by climbing the fire tower. The path is wide so very easy to take breaks and get out of the way as needed. At the top you'll find loads of high bush blueberry bushes with are somewhat maintained. These large bushes hide some slight drop offs amongst the rocks at the top so keep an eye on wandering little ones that are prone to run and not look before leaping, it could be easy to jump and fall before realizing there is a drop. The fire tower at the top is able to be climbed but it has open railings, no children should climb it unaccompanied. This tower is on the NH Fire Tower Quest list-- find more info here: https://www.nh.gov/nhdfl/documents/tower-request-brochure.pdf When blueberries are in session bring containers and cash to leave in the honesty box near the trailhead!

What gear would you suggest a family bring along?

insect repellent, solid shoes, carriers, snacks, water, containers/cash for blueberries when in season

What baby or child hazards are there on this hike?

the gravel is sometimes loose in sections. The fire tower has open railings. There are some rocks with bigger drops that are hidden beneath the large bushes at the summit. Ticks/mosquitos.

Parking Details

The dirt parking lot is located at 2190 NH-123 in Stoddard NH