Pisgah State Park
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Pisgah State Park is a 13668 acres (55.3 km²) woodland located in Cheshire County
in New Hampshire
. It is the largest state park in New Hampshire and contains a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River
, seven ponds, four highland ridges, numerous wetlands, and a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) parcel of old-growth forest.
, the northern 4660 acres (18.9 km²) are in Chesterfield
, and the westernmost 690 acres (2.8 km²) are in Hinsdale
. Elevations in the park range from 120 m (393.7 ft) above sea level along the Ashuelot River at the southwestern corner of the park to 421 m (1,381.2 ft) at the summit of Hubbard Hill near the park's northwestern boundary. The largest water body is the 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) Pisgah Reservoir/Round Pond, west of the center of the park. 35 acre (0.1416401 km²) Kilburn Pond is near the western border.
. Mountain biking
, ATV
and snowmobile
use is permitted on certain trails. There are six trailheads around the park that provide free access to the public.
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 73,825 people, 28,299 households, and 18,790 families residing in the county. The population density was 104 people per square mile . There were 31,876 housing units at an average density of 45 per square mile...
in New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
. It is the largest state park in New Hampshire and contains a complete watershed north of the Ashuelot River
Ashuelot River
The Ashuelot River is a tributary of the Connecticut River, approximately long, in southwestern New Hampshire in the United States. It drains a mountainous area of , including much of the area known as the Monadnock Region...
, seven ponds, four highland ridges, numerous wetlands, and a 20 acres (80,937.2 m²) parcel of old-growth forest.
Geography
The park occupies portions of three towns in southwestern New Hampshire: 8320 acres (33.7 km²) are in WinchesterWinchester, New Hampshire
Winchester is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,341 at the 2010 census. The primary settlement in the town, where 1,733 people resided at the 2010 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Winchester census-designated place...
, the northern 4660 acres (18.9 km²) are in Chesterfield
Chesterfield, New Hampshire
Chesterfield is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,604 at the 2010 census. It includes the village of Spofford...
, and the westernmost 690 acres (2.8 km²) are in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, New Hampshire
Hinsdale is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,046 at the 2010 census. Hinsdale is home to part of Pisgah State Park in the northeast, and part of Wantastiquet Mountain State Forest in the northwest....
. Elevations in the park range from 120 m (393.7 ft) above sea level along the Ashuelot River at the southwestern corner of the park to 421 m (1,381.2 ft) at the summit of Hubbard Hill near the park's northwestern boundary. The largest water body is the 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) Pisgah Reservoir/Round Pond, west of the center of the park. 35 acre (0.1416401 km²) Kilburn Pond is near the western border.
Recreational use
Pisgah State Park is open year round for hikingHiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
. Mountain biking
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially adapted mountain bikes. Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.Mountain biking can...
, ATV
All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
and snowmobile
Snowmobile
A snowmobile, also known in some places as a snowmachine, or sled,is a land vehicle for winter travel on snow. Designed to be operated on snow and ice, they require no road or trail. Design variations enable some machines to operate in deep snow or forests; most are used on open terrain, including...
use is permitted on certain trails. There are six trailheads around the park that provide free access to the public.
External links
- Pisgah State Park official info, NH Division of Parks and Recreation
- Chesterfield Conservation Commission Park Page