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Cardigan Mountain State Park
This park is a hidden gem for those traveling through central New Hampshire.
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Cardigan Mountain State Park Details
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.
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Nearby Parks Around Cardigan Mountain State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Cardigan Mountain State Park
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Orange Mountain
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Northern Rail Trail
This 58-mile path from Lebanon to Boscawen is the longest rail to trail conversion in the state.
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Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
As its name implies, this geological site is filled with some of the most surreal natural features to be found in New Hampshire.
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Wellington State Park
Home to the largest freshwater swimming beach in New Hampshire, this state park is an excellent place to spend a sunny day.
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Profile Falls
This beautiful fanning waterfall in Bristol is a great place to spend the day swimming, picnicking, or fishing.
