Miller State Park

Miller State Park covers 533 acres of forest surrounding Pack Monadnock, a mountain that reaches 2,290 feet at its summit. The land includes wooded slopes, walking trails of varying difficulty, and an open summit area offering views across the region.

The park was established in 1891 as New Hampshire's first state-operated park, beginning with just three acres at the summit. Its creation marked an early effort to preserve natural land in the region through public stewardship.

The name Pack Monadnock comes from Native American language and refers to how this peak is smaller than the nearby Mount Monadnock. Visitors encounter this linguistic heritage as they explore the mountain trails and summit area.

The summit is accessible by a paved road open to vehicles during warmer months, making the peak reachable without strenuous hiking. Weather on the mountain can change quickly, so visitors should dress in layers and bring sturdy footwear for the summit area.

From the summit on clear days, visitors can see the distant Mount Washington and Boston's skyline along with Vermont's hills and ridges. These far-reaching views connect several notable landmarks of the region from a single vantage point.