Distance: 1.5 Miles
Difficulty: Easy side of moderate
Located on Rt 123/124 across from the old Windblown Ski area is the trailhead to Kidder Mountain located off the Wapack Trail. In the last couple years they have created a new parking lot, which a Wapack sign.
From the parking lot follow the triangles to the powers lines. Once at the power line, instead of continuing straight towards Sharon Ledges you take a right and walk up the power line road until you see a small sign on the left for Kidder Mountain.
This trail goes over some small rocks, with glimpses of Mt. Monadnock to your left. You will walk by some large flower pots that were supposedly brought up there for a wedding. I have seen flowers in the pots from time to time. From the pots it is a short distance to the top.
The total distance is a mile and a half. We love this hike because this is the first mountain my daughter hiked on her own, days before her second birthday, it's close to our home and provides a great view. The views from the top are beautiful you can see Wachusett Ski area, parts of Massachusetts, Mount Monadnock and the mountains of the Wapack Trail. On a clear day you can see the sky line of Boston.
This trail is recommended for all abilities as it's a gradual climb to the top.
