More of a nature path than a hike, Brookside Park’s short (< 1 mile), fun trail is a great place for locals to go if they have young children or just want to get out for a few minutes. The trail appears to be new or has had sections recently rebuilt. There are signs (complete with QR Codes) telling the history of the area, as … Read More
We hiked Messer Pond Trail, New London Conservation Commission Trail #17. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com/trails/messer_pond_17.htm.
We jumped onto Great Brook Trail at the Pingree parking area, in the hopes of seeing the cascades described above. I hope to return in the spring (after mud season) to see the cascades when there is more water. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about this trail and the Conservation Commission … Read More
We hiked a loop starting at Pingree parking area, taking the Bunker Loop, Wolf Tree and Great Brook Trails. Bunker Loop Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #1. Wolf Tree Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #26. Great Brook Trail is New London Conservation Commission Trail #8. You can learn more about these trail and the Conservation Commission here: http://www.nl-nhcc.com/
I first learned about this hike a few weeks ago. My family and a few friends had planned on participating in Kids to Parks Day 2016 with a trip to the White Mountains. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, we cancelled the trip. I was unable to hike that day, but my wife planned a local hike for our group. Going through … Read More
Luckily, we did not have to endure any of the nastiness that the “Home of the World’s Worst Weather’ is know for. I did however get a much needed wake-up call and realized that I needed to be more respectful of the NH 4,000 footers. The week prior to hike, I had spent a few days @ 10000+ ft in the … Read More