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Temple Mountain (Burton Peak), Temple Mountain (Holt Peak), Pack Monadnock Mountain, North Pack Monadnock Mountain
Sharon, NH, Temple, NH, Peterborough, NH, Greenfield, NH
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
Looking up the Wapack Trail on the way to Burton Peak
Route: Wapack Trail, ski trails, Wapack Trail, Cliff Trail, bushwhack, Cliff Trail, Wapack Trail
This 10+ mile section was mostly dry and in good shape. Some rugged areas, but generally decent footing and plenty of views.
We followed the Wapack over Burton and Holt Peaks (the former had good directional views near the summit, while the latter had one or two old viewpoints we located, as well as plenty further up the ridge).
When we reached the top of the old ski area, we explored some of the old ski trails, zigzagging the Wapack Trail. We then hopped back onto the Wapack Trail over Pack and into the col.
Ascending North Pack, we took the cliff trail, then climbed directly up the scree field below the cliffs. It looked like there was one place we could probably free climb up to the top of the cliffs, but with poles and daypacks, it seemed less than appealing, so we worked our way around and then to the top of the cliffs (and back to the trail). Fantastic views from the top of the cliffs.
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Temple Mountain (Burton Peak) |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Temple Mountain (Holt Peak) |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Easy |
|
Navigation: |
Easy |
|
Views: |
Moderate |
|
Crowds: |
Minimal |
| Destination: |
Pack Monadnock |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Moderate |
|
Navigation: |
Easy |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Heavy |
| Destination: |
North Pack Monadnock |
|
Length: |
Moderate |
|
Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Moderate |
|
Views: |
Excellent |
|
Crowds: |
Moderate |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, May 11, 2014 |
| Parking Elevation: |
1,080' |
| Destination: |
Temple Mountain (Burton Peak) |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:47 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
1,320' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,010' |
| Vertical Gain: |
710' |
| Destination: |
Temple Mountain (Holt Peak) |
| Time Elapsed: |
00:35 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,010' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,045' |
| Vertical Gain: |
245' |
| Destination: |
Pack Monadnock |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:36 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,045' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,290' |
| Vertical Gain: |
1,150' |
| Destination: |
North Pack Monadnock |
| Time Elapsed: |
01:23 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
2,290' |
| Summit Elevation: |
2,276' |
| Vertical Gain: |
708' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
07:40 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,863' |
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The Wapack Trail (north) trailhead on Temple Road
Looking at Mt. Monadnock from Burton Peak
The Wapack Trail between Burton and Holt peaks
Looking at Rose Mountain and Lyndeborough Pinnacle from near the summit of Holt Peak
Looking down Wapack Trail on Pack Monadnock
Looking at North Pack Monadnock from the Pack Monadnock lookout tower
The Wapack Trail between the Packs
Looking Pack Monadnock from the North Pack cliffs
Directions to trailhead: To get to the southern side of Temple Mountain from Peterborough, take Route 123 south, then eventually bear left onto Temple Road. There is a small parking lot on the right, just before reaching then junction of Greanleaf Road. To get to the northern side of North Pack Monadnock from US 202 in Peterborough, take Sand Hill Road east. Sand Hill Road eventually becomes Mountain Road. Soon thereafter, at a height of land, the Wapack Refuge parking lot and trailhead will be on the right.
Back to Temple Mountain (Burton Peak) Profile
Back to Temple Mountain (Holt Peak) Profile
Back to Pack Monadnock Mountain Profile
Back to North Pack Monadnock Mountain Profile
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