Miller State Park

Overview

Introduction

Named for Gen. James Miller, who played a prominent role in the War of 1812, this is New Hampshire's oldest state park. Located near Peterborough in the southwestern part of the state, the park has fine hiking trails leading to the summit of Pack Monadnock Mountain. This very popular climb (don't plan on communing with nature) offers classic New England views of rolling hills and white-steepled churches. On a very clear day, hikers or those who choose the auto road can see Mount Monadnock, the 3,165-ft-/981-km-high peak due west of the park. Rhododendron State Park, in nearby Fitzwilliam, has acres and acres of—as you might expect—rhododendrons. July's the best time to see them in bloom. Miller State Park is 43 mi/69 km southwest of Concord.

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