Wapack Trail Permit: Route
Wapack Trail permits are walk-up only in Wapack Trail. The route covers 21.5 miles.
This guide covers the Wapack Trail permit.
Free to hike
Permit Cost
typically 2 days end-to-end, or day-hiked in sections
Duration
21.5 miles
Distance
About Wapack Trail
The Wapack Trail runs about 21 miles across the Wapack Range in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, over a string of small summits. It is free and walk-up with no permit; this page gives sourced trip info.
The Wapack Trail
- Distance
- 21.5 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- High point
- 2,300 ft
- Trip length
- typically 2 days end-to-end, or day-hiked in sections
Wapack Range, on the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. Nearest town: Ashburnham, MA (south terminus); Greenfield/Peterborough, NH (north terminus)
Points along the route
- Mount Watatic (south terminus)Mile 0, 1,835 ft
- Nutting HillMile 1.8, 1,627 ft
- Emerson HillMile 2.6, 1,546 ft
- Binney PondMile 4.3, 1,290 ft
- New Ipswich MountainMile 5.9, 1,877 ft
- Kidder Mountain1,814 ft
- Barrett MountainMile 7.3, 1,846 ft
- Windblown Cross-Country Ski Area (shelters, near the trail's midpoint)
- Conant HillMile 10.5, 1,531 ft
- Roger Myrick OutlookMile 12.4, 1,637 ft
- Burton PeakMile 13.4, 2,009 ft
- Holt PeakMile 14.4, 2,057 ft
- Temple MountainMile 15.5, 1,880 ft
- Pack MonadnockMile 17.8, 2,283 ft
- North Pack Monadnock (north terminus)Mile 21.5, 2,261 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Wapack Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Wapack Trail route?
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The route is 21.5 miles, as a point-to-point.
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