This article is a bit timely, as I’ve been walking a lot of miles recently in Pisgah State Park as part of a book project. Some of New Hampshire’s state parks are easily accessible from major highways, which makes them very popular. Pisgah is different in that it’s far away from the allure of the White Mountains but is no less beautiful. You can really feel away from it all here and it is perhaps the most remote state park in New Hampshire.

Pisgah State Park, which spans over 13,000 acres within the towns of Winchester, Chesterfield, and Hinsdale, offers more of a wilderness feel than many other state parks.
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The main summit located within the park is the 1,329-foot Mt. Pisgah. There are wide views in several directions from its ledgy top.
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Part of the charm of Pisgah State Park for me is its variety of ponds, swamps, and wetlands.
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Kilburn Pond is one of the larger ponds in the park. A loop hike of 6.3 miles can be made around its perimeter.
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Several of the main roads through the park are remnants of when this area was used for farming in the 19th century.
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Along these roads are signed historical sites that include old homesteads, mills, dams, and boarding houses.
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Latham-Beal Cemetery along Beal's Road dates back to 1790 and is one of the oldest burial sites in the town of Chesterfield.
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If you are looking for a remote state park in New Hampshire, Pisgah State Park offers plenty of opportunities for exploration away from the crowds. To learn more and to download a trail map, visit the Pisgah State Park website.

New Hampshire’s state parks system has a wide variety of outdoor spaces to explore, and here are nine under-appreciated parks to check out. Before hitting the trails, also check out our ultimate hiking packing list for everything you’ll need for a safe trek.

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Pisgah State Park, 520 Old Chesterfield Rd, Winchester, NH 03470, USA