Situated on a hilltop with a panoramic view of historic Mount Monadnock, the Cathedral of the Pines is a breathtaking open-air cathedral and meeting space on 236 acres of New Hampshire forest. The campus is home to a number of historic monuments that honor military veterans, as well as a network of trails that vary in both experience and difficulty.
The Perimeter Path and Cathedral Pathway depart from behind the cathedral and are wide, level, and ADA accessible. They are mostly of moderate grades with one location that has a 12% grade. These accessible paths loop around the main campus, touring the facilities and monuments while offering stunning views of Mount Monadnock. The total amount of accessible trail is less than half a mile. See Trail Access Information below for more information about this Accessible Experience.
The western trail system includes well-established wooded trails that wind by picnic areas and offer views of Grassy Pond. The eastern trail system departs from the trailhead kiosk and crosses Hale Hill Road and Cathedral Road. Though the eastern trails are relatively new and not yet well worn, they are easy to follow thanks to frequent blue diamond markers. This side of the property winds through woods, fern-filled fields, and along Emerson Pond, with cut-outs from the main loop offering users the chance for a medium to long walk through the woods.
(Applies to Cathedral Pathway and Perimeter Path)
Trail conditions can change without warning. Trail last assessed: 7/15/2025
The Cathedral of the Pines is a nationally recognized memorial dedicated to the memory and honor of all Americans who serve the nation. In search of peace, we are open to the public as a place of spiritual, cultural, and environmental appreciation.
The Cathedral of the Pines is open daily May 1st through October 31st, from 10 am – 5 pm. The public is welcome to come and enjoy our exquisite view of Mount Monadnock, trails, gardens, and historic monuments.
Pets must be leashed at all times. There are pet waste disposal bags available along the paths throughout the Cathedral of the Pines grounds.
For more information about the trails and the facilities and events, visit Cathedral of the Pines online, or contact:
From the town of Jaffery, drive east on NH-124/Turnpike Road for just over two miles. Turn right onto Prescott Road and continue for 1.3 miles where the road turns to Cathedral Road; continue for another 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Cathedral Entrance Road and continue straight onto Hale Hill Road and continue up to the cathedral.
Some of the shorter, main campus trails start from behind the cathedral, other trails start from down the grass hill where the information kiosk is located.
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