Rollins State Park in New Hampshire State

Rollins State Park

Covering the southern slope of Mount Kearsarge is this picturesque park.

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Rollins State Park Details

Covering the southern slope of Mount Kearsarge is this picturesque park. Most visitors come here to see the views from the 3.5-mile scenic drive that winds through the heart of the park and up towards the summit of the mountain. Others come for the hiking trail, which leads through the dense woodlands and granite cliffs. Whichever way you choose to experience the park, one thing is for certain the views from the summit are absolutely spectacular. You will be able to see clearly across the coastal plains and valley and over the summits of Pack Monadnock, Crotched, and Uncanoonuc Mountains. On a clear day, the Boston skyline is also visible.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rollins State Park

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2.2 mi away

Mt. Kearsarge Rollins Trail

This trail is the easiest way to reach the peak of this 2,080-foot mountain.

3.1 mi away

Winslow State Park

This is one of the two state parks that can be found along the slopes of Mount Kearsarge.

4.9 mi away

Wadleigh State Park

The towering pine forest and pristine views over Kezar Lake are only a few reasons why this state park is one of the more scenic places in central New Hampshire.

6.7 mi away

Lake Sunapee Scenic Byway

Forming a large loop on the shores of Lake Sunapee is this 25-mile journey.

8.6 mi away

Currier & Ives Trail

This journey through central New Hampshire showcases five different charming towns: Hopkinton, Warner, Henniker, and Webster, and Salisbury.