Sentinel Pine Trail

Sentinel Pine Trail is a short, easy hike in Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is an out-and-back that starts and ends at about 519 feet and reaches a high point of 581 feet, with a total elevation gain of 361 feet over the course of the trip. The trail's length is about 2.7 miles, and it takes roughly an hour to complete. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Concord run from highs around 69°F in May to about 74°F in September, with June and July warming into the upper 70s and low 80s. Snow is common from November through March. The trail sits among several other hikes in the park. Alp d'Huez Trail and Cascade Trail both lie about 0.2 miles away, and Bear Brook Lower Trail is about 0.3 miles off. For time on the water, the Merrimack River fishing access near Concord is about 8.6 miles away.