Catamount Hill

[ksearl]

Hi Everyone - This is definitely not an epic peak by any means, but I was surprisingly pleased how nice the trail up to Catamount Hill in Bear Brook State Park was for younger kids. It gave you the feel of being on a mountain, but not too long for the kids to lose their attention. My four year old did a great job with it. We did a lollipop loop from the northern side of the park. If you're interested in my trip report, it can be found below, along with a full set of pictures. I've also posted some pics here for convenience!

http://livefreeandhikenh.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-trek-up-catamount-hill-in-bear-brook.html

Saddleback Mountain in Deerfield

View from the summit, Belknap Mountain in the distance

Summit shot

Posted at the summit. Obviously there's a mistake in the description of Saddleback Mountain...clearly not a 4K

My daughter and I on the way out

Signage before the summit

Signage after the summit

 

[John in NH]

Karl,

That is a nice hike for little ones. I took my oldest daughter, then 2.5 years old, now 4.5 years old. Back then I had to carry her for some of it in the baby backpack but your right that is has enough interesting stuff but not too long. Did the Eagle Scouts get rid of the graffiti and the view boulders?

John

 

[ksearl]

Hi John - No graffiti that I saw on any of the boulders. It was a great, scenic hike all around!

Karl