Cardigan Mountain State Park

This park is a hidden gem for those traveling through central New Hampshire. It contains over 5,600-acres of alpine scrub, granite cliffs, and tree-line valleys that are particularly scenic during the spring and autumn months. At its center is the bare rock summit of Mount Cardigan, which sits 3,155-feet above sea level. Most of the trees atop the peak were burned down during a fire in 1855, so while you will not have any shade at the top, you will enjoy sweeping views over the park. On a clear day, you will be able to see Mount Monadnock, the White Mountains, Camels Hump in Vermont, and Pleasant Mountain in Maine.