Climb 25 Feet To The Top Of Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower In New Hampshire And You Can See All The Way To Vermont
By Michelle|Published January 14, 2020
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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The fresh air of the Granite State is just about all we need to clear our heads! While we love the toughies sometimes it’s nice to see the views without all that effort. A summit view without sweat? We’ll take it! One of our favorite family-friendly journeys is this one up to the top of Pitcher Mountain to see the views from the top of the fire tower.
To access the hike to the Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower you'll want to first head to (you guessed it!) Pitcher Mountain in Stoddard.
There's one white trail and one blazed blue. The white trail is wide and has a gradual grade upwards. This is a great option in the winter when things are a bit snowier.
The blue trail is less distance, but it's a bit more challenging due to steepness.
You don't need to put forth too much effort to get to the views, though! And that's what we love most. It's also what makes this great for kids who are just getting into the fun of hiking.
Depending on the weather, the views from the summit could include New Hampshire, Vermont and even Massachusetts. You'll almost always be able to see the trees and farmland surrounding the area as well as Mount Monadnock and the Green Mountains.
At the top of the summit you'll also find the Pitcher Mountain Fire Tower! This 25-footer was built out of wood back in 1915. Due to a forest fire in 1941, it was rebuilt using steel.
