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Pitcher Hill
Springfield, NH

Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Pitcher Hill Trail
Looking up the Pitcher Hill Trail

Route: Stryker Road, Pitcher Hill Trail

Trail was mostly dry. Lower part appears to be a fairly new trail, so footbed is not overly established. Decent views north from near the summit. Would be some nice views toward Lake Sunapee and Kearsarge when the leaves are down.

Hike Ratings
Getting To Trailhead: Easy
Destination: Pitcher Hill
Length: Easy
Steepness: Easy
Navigation: Easy
Views: Excellent
Crowds: Minimal


Hike Stats
Date Hiked: Sunday, May 25, 2014
Parking Elevation: 1,360'
Destination: Pitcher Hill
Time Elapsed: 00:11
Trailhead Elevation: 1,360'
Summit Elevation: 1,630'
Distance: 0.65 mile
Vertical Gain: 310'
Hike Time Elapsed: 00:28
Hike Vertical Gain: 360'


The gate atop Stryker Road
The gate atop Stryker Road

Looking north toward Moose Mountain and Smarts Mountain from the Pitcher Hill vista - Click to enlarge
Looking north toward Moose Mountain and Smarts Mountain from the Pitcher Hill vista

Topographic map of Pitcher Hill


Directions to trailhead: From Exit 12A of I-89, take Georges Mill Road east, then take a left onto Stryker Road. The Pitcher Hill Trail will be on the left after a short walk past the gate.

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