Burton's Peak
About This Trail
Temple Mountain’s southern summit, Burton Peak, features a fine directional view of Mt. Monadnock. To access Burton Peak, you must hike a portion of the popular 21.9-mile Wapack Trail. From the parking area, cross the road and start hiking on the Wapack Trail (This section of the Wapack is also called Cabot Skyline Trail). The trail starts out fairly steep, but soon levels off in 0.4 miles. After the crest of the ridge, the trail passes the Sharon Ledges from a distance. The first viewpoint on these ledges is found at a spur path on the right with a sign for Roger Myrick Outlook and provides views of nearby Kidder Mountain. In 0.1 miles, another spur leads to more ledges. At the end of the Sharon Ledges, the trail passes a limited viewpoint at a rocky area.
The trail continues across the ridge at almost flat grades. After passing Berry Pasture Trail on the left, it makes a final short climb to Burton Peak. The cleared summit provides a view to the west of Mt. Monadnock.
Trail Information and Pictures provided by NH Family Hikes:
http://www.nhfamilyhikes.com/hikes.php?hike=Burton%20Peak&from=search
Trail Features
| Seasons | Fall, Spring, Summer, and Winter |
|---|---|
| Surface type | Dirt |
| Elevation gain | 700 ft. |
| Stroller friendly | No |
| ADA accessible | No |
| Water fountains | No |
| Bathrooms | No |
| Cell reception | Spotty |
| Pet friendly | Yes |
| Nearby convenience store | Yes |
| Camping Nearby | Yes |
| Emergency support within 5 miles |
No |
Trail highlights
This is a really neat section of the Wapack Trail, as there are awesome southwestern views all the way to Boston!
Fee & Parking Details
Drive 0.3 miles down Greenleaf Road and turn left onto Temple Road. Look for a small parking area on the left just after.
Trail Contributor
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Getting There
Trailhead is on Temple Road in Sharon, NH. To get there, take Greenleaf Road off Rt. 123, 1.6 miles north of Rt. 124 and 4.6 miles south of Rt. 101. Drive 0.3 miles down Greenleaf Road and turn left onto Temple Road. Look for a small parking area on the left just after.
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