Wapack Range: Temple Mtn. and Kidder Mtn.

• Start at the Wapack Trailhead located on the concurrent Routes 123 and 124.
• From the parking area follow Wapack Trail, starting off in a northeasterly direction (not to be confused with the southwesterly Wapack Trail which begins by following Wapack Road on the opposite side of the street from the parking area).
• After 0.6 mile you will reach a junction with Kidder Mountain Trail.
• Turn right, leaving Wapack Trail behind for now, and follow Kidder Mountain Trail for about 0.1 mile along the power lines, then cross the power line right-of-way and turn left into the woods.
• Keep following Kidder Mountain Trail which is blazed in blue.
• You will reach the summit 0.9 mile after leaving Wapack Trail. From the peak you should be able to see the distant Boston skyline, as well as the closer-by Mount Watatic and Mount Wachusett.
• After enjoying the views, retrace your steps on Kidder Mountain Trail for 0.9 mile, back to Wapack Trail.
• Turn right onto Wapack Trail. The rest of this hike will be on Wapack Trail which is marked with yellow triangular blazes and cairns.
• Continue on Wapack Trail for 1.3 miles, passing a pond on the right en route.
• Next, bear left onto Todd Road and then 0.4 mile later, you will reach Nashua Road.
• Cross Nashua Road and follow Sharon Road (may also be called Temple Road) straight ahead for 0.4 mile.
• Bear right, then 30 yards later turn right to follow a dirt road for a short distance at which point the trail reenters the woods.
• After following Wapack Trail for another 0.4 mile, you will encounter the start of the open Sharon Ledges which allow for views, including one of Mount Monadnock. At this point, you should also look for a sign indicating an overlook to the right. Follow the spur path for 25 yards where there will be a view towards Mount Watatic.
• Returning from the spur path, turn right and continue your trek on Wapack Trail. Sharon Ledges extend for about 0.7 mile before the trail dips back into the woods.
• About 0.3 mile after the end of the open ledges, you will come upon a junction with Berry Pasture Trail on the left; keep going straight on Wapack Trail.
• Barely 0.2 mile later you will reach the wooded summit of Burton Peak which is part of Temple Mountain.
• Continue on Wapack Trail and 0.5 mile beyond Burton Peak will be another spur off to the right affording a great view east, including the Boston skyline.
• Back on Wapack Trail, a short distance beyond the spur, is an open area with great views west to Mount Monadnock.
• Staying on Wapack Trail, you will attain the wooded summit of Holt Peak, also part of Temple Mountain, 0.4 mile from the last spur trail, and 0.9 mile from the Burton Peak summit.
• Continue on Wapack Trail, and 0.5 mile later look for a tall cairn and side path to the left. This spur leads to the Temple Mountain Ledges with great views.
• Back on Wapack Trail heading north (turn left when returning from the spur trail), continue for another 1.4 miles which will bring you to the trailhead on Route 101. Near the end, you will be descending along the edge of an old ski slope of the now-defunct Temple Mountain Ski Area.

• The starting point for this hike is at the Wapack Trailhead on the combined Routes 123 and 124 in New Ipswich, New Hampshire.
• From Rt. 101, just east of downtown Peterborough, turn south onto Rt. 123.
• Travel on Rt. 123 South for approximately 6.3 miles where Rt. 124 will come in from the right and then join Rt. 123.
• Continue on the now concurrent Rt. 123 and Rt. 124 for 0.7 mile.
• You will see the private Wapack Road on the right.
• At this point, park on the left-hand side of the road in a small signed parking area opposite Wapack Road. Do not park on or block Wapack Road. You may also park along Route 123/124 on the shoulder, completely off the pavement.
• The trailhead for this hike is on the same side of the road as the parking area (i.e. on the north side of the road), opposite Wapack Road. Note that Wapack Trail leaves in both directions from this point so be careful to start on the northeasterly trail rather than the southwesterly one which begins by following Wapack Road.

• The ending point for this hike is at the Wapack Trailhead on Route 101 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, very close to the town line of Temple, New Hampshire.
• Parking is at the base of the road that leads up to Miller State Park, so once on Route 101 and headed in the right direction, simply follow signs for Miller State Park; but rather than taking the auto road that goes through Miller State Park up to South Pack Monadnock's summit, simply park at the base of the state park's auto road.
• Wapack Trail crosses Route 101 and goes in both directions. When you finish the hike, you will be on the side of the road opposite from the state park.

• You don't need to drive to this trailhead for this hike, but directions are included here in case you want to shorten the hike. Hiking from here, over Temple Mountain, to Route 101 would be a total of 4.4 miles.
• This trailhead is located on Temple Road in Sharon, New Hampshire.
• From Rt. 101, just east of downtown Peterborough, turn south onto Rt. 123.
• Travel on Rt. 123 South for 4.0 miles and then turn left onto Temple Road.
• Drive for 0.7 mile on Temple Road then park on the right in a small dirt parking area.
• Cross the street and follow the Wapack Trail into the woods (do not follow the trail in the opposite direction which starts out by going farther down Temple Road).

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