Split Rock Trail

Split Rock Trail is a 1.2-mile point-to-point hike in Pawtuckaway State Park in New Hampshire, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The trail rises about 100 feet from a starting elevation of 440 feet to a high point of 452 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. The climb is front-loaded, and the route ends with a slight descent. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Epping run from highs around 68°F in May to about 73°F in September, with July the warmest at 82°F. That station sits roughly 290 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run a little cooler. The trail is rated moderate, and the route takes about half an hour. Bikes are allowed. The Woronoco Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Fundy Trail and Shaw Trail are both within a mile. Climbers can find the Pawtuckaway climbing area about 0.7 mile off.