| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Pack Monadnock, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Miller State Park Auto Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
About 1/3 of the spaces were taken at the base of Miller State Park, though I started my run near the junction of Route 101 and Webster Highway. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
This was a road climb- no water crossings. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Pavement was in outstanding shape. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pets are allowed within this park (though they might prefer the trails to the road). |
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 | Bugs: |
None to be seen- the benefits of a cold day in mid-November. |
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 | Comments: |
Miller State Park is officially in the off-season, and hence the auto road is gated, but easily accessible to pedestrian traffic. I ran up the road to painfully complete the outward leg of a 7-mile round-trip- and was happy to see that no supplemental traction was needed. I saw about 15-20 other people also enjoying the day- mostly walkers/hikers, but also 2 runners completing their downhill journey as I started up. There were small amounts of snow alongside the road, especially as I ascended toward the summit. However, the road itself had only a couple small patches of avoidable snow and slush. Though I wasn't about to try (especially with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 30's and a healthy breeze), it would have been safe for cycling as well. The asphalt has been recently paved, and is in excellent condition. In another week or two, I would expect at least the upper sections of the road to be icy. Descending a 20% grade covered with frozen precipitation is not the place to be without traction. Full details on Unnecessary Climb! |
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 | Name: |
Jason |
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 | E-Mail: |
kurlando7@hotmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-11-15 |
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 | Link: |
 https://unnecessaryclimb.wordpress.com/pack-monadnock-auto-road/ |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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