Mt. Watatic Trailhead

"Great hiking spot! Wish the trail markings were a little better ascending the top. I’ll be back to do the NH part."

"Mount Watatic delivers excellent natural New England scenery for a short hike. Take one of two woodland trails that lead to the 1,832 foot summit, then continue on just a little further to a slightly lower viewing area that boasts wide panoramic views from Mount Monadnock in the north to Wachusett Mountain and beyond to the south. The trail begins at a large parking lot just off Route 119 and heads towards a marshy pond. Thankfully there's a boardwalk that will keep your feet dry. Take a right turn up Mid State Trail and you'll be on the shortest route to the summit. Mid State does have some moderate climbs, so if you prefer to take things easier there's also the State Line Trail that takes a shallower approach and also summits the smaller Nutting Hill. Our favorite way to complete this as a loop is to counter clockwise up Mid State then back down via Nutting Hill. Views at the summit of the mountain are modest, so continue a little further east to the best views. It's here in the fall that you'll find birdwatchers conducting the annual hawk migration as birds of prey head off to South America for the winter. Apparently the owl-on-a-stick featured in the photograph at the top of the page is to entice curious hawks and give the ornithologists a closer look at the birds. Mount Watatic also marks the southern terminus of the 21.4 mile Wapack Trail. Previously we've explored the north end of this trail at North Pack Monadnock and Miller State Park."

"Constantly uphill for the first one mile if you take the right turn and follow the Yellow trail but not difficult. Great 270 degree views on the top lookout. If the parking lot is full, head out and turn left and park on the roadside about 200 ft on the right."

"Parking for around 10-15 cars, There is parking space on side of street 500ft prior to this parking lot, So should be comfortable to get a parking space No restrooms here"

"Great hike! Not too hard but very nice views at the top. There are lots of bugs so be sure to use bug spray before coming. The best trail is taking a right at the fork and not going straight!"